“I’d like some FRIES with that!”

A fun way to add support to your writing!

Introduction• Have you ever been told that you need more support or

details in your writing? One simple way to do that is by adding “FFRRIIEESS” to your writing.

• The goal is to include some “FFRRIIEESS” in all of your answers and paragraphs. The more “FFRRIIEESS” you include in your writing, the more support you will have.

What are FRIES?

•Facts and FiguresFacts and Figures•ReasonsReasons•IncidentsIncidents•Examples/Expert TestimonyExamples/Expert Testimony•Sensory DetailsSensory Details

F= Facts• Add interesting facts or figures to your writing. Facts are considered

true statements; they are not opinions.

Yokosuka Middle School has 537 Yokosuka Middle School has 537 students.students.

Ms. Leach is the new principal of YMS.Ms. Leach is the new principal of YMS.YMS has adopted the FRIES strategy as YMS has adopted the FRIES strategy as

part of their Continuous School part of their Continuous School Improvement intervention. Improvement intervention.

F= Figures• Figures are like statistics! They help drive a point home. • Examples of Figures or Statistics:

*530 of the students polled agree that *530 of the students polled agree that YMS is amazing…YMS is amazing…

* 1/3 of YMS students are on Instagram. * 1/3 of YMS students are on Instagram.

R= Reasons• Develop reasons to support the main idea. Reasons are a cause,

explanation, or justification for an action or event. • For example, if the prompt asks you why technology should be used

in the YMS classroom, you should have reasons to support that idea.

• Reason 1- Technology engages students.Reason 1- Technology engages students.• Reason 2- Our world depends on Reason 2- Our world depends on

technology, therefore we should use it in technology, therefore we should use it in the classroom.the classroom.• Reason 3- Technology appeals to all Reason 3- Technology appeals to all

types of learners.types of learners.

I= Incidents • Tell a story to support your reasons.• For example, if the reason YMS students should use

technology is that it “engages all students,” then you need to tell a story that supports that reason.• We recently received twenty-two new computers for

room 318. Students were so excited about having a fully equipped computer lab. These new computers booted up within a minute and students were busily typing their creative writing stories and sharing their drafts with their teacher via google docs.

E= Examples/Expert E= Examples/Expert OpinionOpinion• Examples are one of a number of things. Some examples of Some examples of

electives offered at YMS are Yearbook, Art, Robotics, PE, and electives offered at YMS are Yearbook, Art, Robotics, PE, and Humanities.Humanities.

• Examples are an instance demonstrating a rule or method “aa22

+ b+ b22 = c = c22,”,” Ms. Cobb reminded.

• Expert Opinion comes from your text or research; this is when you include quotes by experts on the subject as your support

• Ms. Hertz, YMS librarian, says…Ms. Hertz, YMS librarian, says…• Assistant Principal Ms. Kathleen Smith states…Assistant Principal Ms. Kathleen Smith states…

Sensory DetailsSensory Details

• Sensory details appeal to your five senses (taste, touch, sight, smell, & hearing)• The storm caused the waves to violently crash

against the sea wall.• The park was covered in a pink canopy of

blossoms.• The sea hawk’s talon ripped my flesh as the giant

bird stole my McDonald’s cheeseburger. • Use sensory details when describing something

in detail

Things to Think About• You should have “FFRRIIEESS” in every answer, but you won’t

necessarily have all “FFRRIIEESS” in each answer. • When writing an essay, each paragraph should contain “FFRRIIEESS!” • By the time you finish revising with “FFRRIIEESS,” your paper or

answer will be far more powerful! • One more thing, if you’re a visual learner, I highly suggest you

underline or highlight the “FFRRIIEESS” you include. That is why our “FFRRIIEESS” are colorful. Good luck!!!