Elements of a Response to Text Essay

An introduction to the essay and claim. It includes:

• A lead/Hook with a question or surprising fact.
• The name of the text(s) and author(s)
• Relevant background or context of the topic and the texts
• A statement of the claim or thesis that you will prove

Body paragraphs to develop the reasoning and evidence. Each includes:

• Own thought or idea in a topic sentence.
• Specific textual evidence that supports the claim/argument
• Description of the key parts of your evidence
• Clear explanation of how this evidence supports the claim/argument

A conclusion that wraps up the ideas about the claim/argument. It includes:

• A restatement of the claim
• A final thought that leaves the reader with something to remember.

Name:____________________________

Spring Break Assignment:  Sugary Drinks Are……….                       

One Pager

Read  the packet I handed back to you..

Complete the 1-pager on the back of this paper

Your individual poster must include the following.

1.   5 quotes or pieces of evidence from the article about “sugary drinks”
2.   Ten words that describe or represent sugary drinks..
3.   Five visual images or pictures that represent sugary drinks and what sugary drinks can do to you, or pictures that show what can be done about sugary drinks.
4.   Cluster around these images captions  that describe the images.
5.   Two thoughtful questions and answers about Sugary Drinks
6.   Use lots of color!

___/10  Five quotes

___/10  Ten words that describe sugary drinks

___/10 Five visual images/pictures

___/10 Captions for pictures

___/10  Two questions with answers

___/10  Color

___/60 Total