CAHSEE: CAHSEE: Writing WorkshopWriting Workshop

A.) Activity #1A.) Activity #1Directions: You are going to take notes Directions: You are going to take notes

and then answer questions.and then answer questions.

***Good writers write paragraphs ***Good writers write paragraphs using topic sentences, evidence, using topic sentences, evidence, and conclusions.and conclusions.

Writing ParagraphsWriting Paragraphs

If you want to bake a cake, you follow If you want to bake a cake, you follow a specific recipe, right?a specific recipe, right?

If you want to write a paragraph, you If you want to write a paragraph, you follow a specific recipe to make it follow a specific recipe to make it great!great!

What is the recipe for a What is the recipe for a good paragraph?good paragraph? Topic sentenceTopic sentence-- explains the explains the

main idea of the paragraphmain idea of the paragraph EvidenceEvidence- supports the topic - supports the topic

sentencesentence ConclusionConclusion- restates the topic - restates the topic

sentencesentence

Topic Sentences:Topic Sentences: Topic sentences state the Topic sentences state the topictopic or or mainmain ideaidea of a of a

paragraphparagraph

The topic sentence is the The topic sentence is the firstfirst sentence of a sentence of a bodybody paragraphparagraph

TopicTopic sentences come from each sentences come from each reasonreason in the in the thesisthesis

Topic sentences are Topic sentences are writtenwritten in the order that you in the order that you find them in the find them in the thesisthesis

Evidence:Evidence: Textual evidence comes from the Textual evidence comes from the ttextext and and

supports supports your your topictopic sentencesentence. It shows how . It shows how you you knowknow the topic sentence is true. the topic sentence is true.

Textual evidence must be written Textual evidence must be written exactlyexactly as as it is in the it is in the text or booktext or book

Evidence needs to be formatted correctly Evidence needs to be formatted correctly with with quotationquotation marksmarks around itaround it

You need to You need to citecite the the pagepage numbernumber of each of each quotationquotation

Conclusion:Conclusion: The conclusion The conclusion rephrasesrephrases the the thesisthesis

It It summarizes summarizes whatwhat’’s been said in the s been said in the bodybody paragraphsparagraphs

The conclusion leaves the reader with some The conclusion leaves the reader with some ideaidea or or insightinsight to think about to think about

The conclusion answers the question: The conclusion answers the question: soso whwhatat ? ? – it tells the reader why s/he should – it tells the reader why s/he should carecare

ExampleExample

People should exercise every day.People should exercise every day.

First of all, exercising makes your body First of all, exercising makes your body healthier.healthier.

Second of all, exercising gives you Second of all, exercising gives you endorphins that improves your mood.endorphins that improves your mood.

That is why it is important to exercise That is why it is important to exercise every day.every day.

MUY BIEN…NOW YOU MUY BIEN…NOW YOU WILL PRACTICE THE WILL PRACTICE THE ORDER OF A PARAGRAPHORDER OF A PARAGRAPH

PLEASE GO TO PAGE 3 OF YOUR CAHSEE PACKET TO COMPLETE THE NEXT ACTIVITY #3…

B.) Activity #2B.) Activity #2Directions: You will answer the following questions by numbering 1-8 Directions: You will answer the following questions by numbering 1-8

in the lines to the left of the sentences (Remember the correct order of in the lines to the left of the sentences (Remember the correct order of a paragraph)a paragraph)

____ In order to improve their lives, students at Lee High should consider going to college.   ____ Second, they will have more job opportunities.   ____ For example, many professions such as lawyers, doctors, and businessmen require a college

degree.   ____ Finally, people who attend college earn more money.   ____ Research shows that students who graduate from college earn an average of $35,000 a year.   ____ Those who graduate with a high school diploma earn an average salary of $8,000 a year.   ____ First, college excites students.   ____ College students go to many parties where they meet people from all corners of the world,

including Africa, Asia, and Europe.   ____ Clearly, college will benefit students in a number of ways.

EXCELENTE…NOW YOU EXCELENTE…NOW YOU WILL WORK ON ACTIVITY WILL WORK ON ACTIVITY #3#3 PLEASE GO TO PAGE 4 OF YOUR PLEASE GO TO PAGE 4 OF YOUR

CAHSEE PACKET TO COMPLETE THE CAHSEE PACKET TO COMPLETE THE NEXT ACTIVITY #3…NEXT ACTIVITY #3…

C.) Activity #3C.) Activity #3Directions: You will fill-in the blanks with the correct part from the Directions: You will fill-in the blanks with the correct part from the paragraph: paragraph:  1. Topic Sentence 2. Main Idea 3. Supporting Detail4. Main Idea5. Supporting Detail6. Main Idea7. Supporting Detail8. Concluding Sentence

Although many people prefer dogs, cats make excellent house pets. First, cats make great friends. For example, they like to snuggle up and be petted. They also can be very fun and playful with their owners. Next, cats are very civilized in the house. Unlike dogs, cats can be easily trained to use a litter box. Finally, cats are extremely easy to care for. Because cats play on their own, owners don’t need to exercise their animals like other pet owners do. Clearly, there are many reasons why cats make great pets. (Use page #4 to answer these questions!)

PERFECTO…NOW YOU PERFECTO…NOW YOU WILL WORK ON ACTIVITY WILL WORK ON ACTIVITY #4#4

Go to Page 5 and follow the same Go to Page 5 and follow the same instructions as Activity 3 instructions as Activity 3

FELICIDADES!!!FELICIDADES!!!

PLEASE RAISE YOUR HAND WHEN PLEASE RAISE YOUR HAND WHEN YOU FINISH.YOU FINISH.