STAAR WRITING STATIONS EXPOSITORY Prompt 1 READ the

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STAAR WRITING STATIONS EXPOSITORY

STAAR WRITING STATIONS EXPOSITORY

Prompt #1: ■ READ the following quotation: -A famous businessman once said, “Players win

Prompt #1: ■ READ the following quotation: -A famous businessman once said, “Players win games; teams win championships. ” ■ THINK carefully about the following statement. Sometimes you can accomplish good things by yourself but better things with other people. ■ WRITE an essay explaining whether it is better to work by yourself or with a group.

Station #1: Introduction ■ Using prompt #1: – Create an introduction to address the

Station #1: Introduction ■ Using prompt #1: – Create an introduction to address the prompt. ■ Reminders: – – Analyze the prompt Include a hook Create a thesis statement Write in paragraph format (Indent)

Station #2: Golden Bricks ■ Using prompt #1: – Complete the golden bricks portion

Station #2: Golden Bricks ■ Using prompt #1: – Complete the golden bricks portion of the pillar to address the prompt. ■ Reminders: – – Analyze the prompt Brainstorm 3 main ideas/reasons that address prompt Plan details/examples (golden bricks) for each main idea Create a transition/concluding sentence for each main idea

Station #3: Conclusion ■ Using prompt #1: – Create a conclusion paragraph to address

Station #3: Conclusion ■ Using prompt #1: – Create a conclusion paragraph to address the prompt. ■ Reminders: – – – Analyze the prompt Remember format: Quote/meaning/restate thesis Think about how to introduce quote and speaker Restate thesis statement from station #1 Write in paragraph format (Indent)

Prompt #2: ■ READ the following quote: How far that little candle throws his

Prompt #2: ■ READ the following quote: How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world. ~William Shakespeare ■ THINK carefully about the following statement. It has often been said that nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something. Every act of goodness and charity, no matter how small, makes the world a better place. ■ WRITE an essay describing something that you can do to make the world a better place.

Station #4: Introduction ■ Using prompt #2: – Create an introduction to address the

Station #4: Introduction ■ Using prompt #2: – Create an introduction to address the prompt. ■ Reminders: – – Analyze the prompt Include a hook Create a thesis statement Write in paragraph format (Indent)

Station #5: Golden Bricks ■ Using prompt #2: – Complete the golden bricks portion

Station #5: Golden Bricks ■ Using prompt #2: – Complete the golden bricks portion of the pillar to address the prompt. ■ Reminders: – – Analyze the prompt Brainstorm 3 main ideas/reasons that address prompt Plan details/examples (golden bricks) for each main idea Create a transition/concluding sentence for each main idea

Station #6: Conclusion ■ Using prompt #2: – Create a conclusion paragraph to address

Station #6: Conclusion ■ Using prompt #2: – Create a conclusion paragraph to address the prompt. ■ Reminders: – – – Analyze the prompt Remember format: Quote/meaning/restate thesis Think about how to introduce quote and speaker Restate thesis statement from station #1 Write in paragraph format (Indent)

Prompt #3: ■ READ the following proverb: The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher

Prompt #3: ■ READ the following proverb: The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ■ THINK carefully about the following statement. Every great person was inspired by a teacher. Great teachers help students to explore and achieve and thrive. A truly great teacher can change the world. ■ WRITE an essay describing a teacher who was inspirational and influential in your life.

Station #7: Introduction ■ Using prompt #3: – Create an introduction to address the

Station #7: Introduction ■ Using prompt #3: – Create an introduction to address the prompt. ■ Reminders: – – Analyze the prompt Include a hook Create a thesis statement Write in paragraph format (Indent)

Station #8: Golden Bricks ■ Using prompt #3: – Complete the golden bricks portion

Station #8: Golden Bricks ■ Using prompt #3: – Complete the golden bricks portion of the pillar to address the prompt. ■ Reminders: – – Analyze the prompt Brainstorm 3 main ideas/reasons that address prompt Plan details/examples (golden bricks) for each main idea Create a transition/concluding sentence for each main idea

Station #9: Conclusion ■ Using prompt #3: – Create a conclusion paragraph to address

Station #9: Conclusion ■ Using prompt #3: – Create a conclusion paragraph to address the prompt. ■ Reminders: – – – Analyze the prompt Remember format: Quote/meaning/restate thesis Think about how to introduce quote and speaker Restate thesis statement from station #1 Write in paragraph format (Indent)