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WRITE UP A STORM!®©1995 INFORMATIONAL “ROBOT” HAND PLAN (facts or details) BODY In the first place, Major fact or detail Use Seven-Up+ Sentence© after transition In addition, Major fact or detail Use Seven-Up+ Sentence© after transition Furthermore, Major fact or detail Use Seven-Up+ Sentence© after transition INTRODUCTION Eye-catcher State the situation State the when, where, topic and main idea State three major details or facts CONCLUSION Using different wording, re-state the topic and main idea, details or facts. When restating, make a conclusion (So what? What are the implications of this information? Why is it important?) 4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration 4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration 4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration Each finger can either represent a sentence for a paragraph or it can represent a topic sentence for an essay.

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INFORMATIONAL “ROBOT” HAND PLAN

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INTRODUCTION • Eye-catcher • State the situation • State the when, where,

topic and main idea • State three major details

or facts

CONCLUSION • Using different wording, re-state the topic

and main idea, details or facts. • When restating, make a conclusion (So

what? What are the implications of this information? Why is it important?)

4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration

4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration

4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration

Each finger can either represent a sentence for a paragraph or it can represent a topic sentence for an essay.

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EXPLANATORY “ROBOT” HAND PLAN (why or how)

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INTRODUCTION • Eye-catcher • State the situation • State the when, where,

topic and main idea • State three why’s or

how’s

CONCLUSION • Using different wording, re-state the topic

and main idea, why or how. • When restating, make a conclusion (So

what? What are the implications of this information? Why is it important?)

4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration

4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration

4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration

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OPINION “ROBOT” HAND PLAN

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INTRODUCTION • Eye-catcher • State the situation

(Background) As you know… • State your opinion (position) • State three major reasons

CONCLUSION • Using different wording, re-state your

opinion • Make a conclusion (So what? What are the

implications of your opinion? Why is it important? Include a plea/rhetorical question – Please consider these reasons and make a prediction – If…then…)

2 or 3 E’s evidence explanation example

2 or 3 E’s evidence explanation example

2 or 3 E’s evidence explanation example

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ARGUMENTATIVE “ROBOT” HAND PLAN

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INTRODUCTION • Eye-catcher • State the situation (Background) As you

know… • State your position, claim, assertion

(do not use I believe or I think) Write this in 3rd person.

• State three major reasons

CONCLUSION • Using different wording, re-state your

opinion • Make a conclusion (So what? What are the

implications of your opinion? Why is it important? Include a plea/rhetorical question – Please consider these reasons and make a prediction – If…then…)

Claim, assertion, or reason 4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration

Claim, assertion, or reason 4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration

Claim, assertion, or reason 4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration

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LITERARY ANALYSIS “ROBOT” HAND PLAN

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INTRODUCTION • Eye-catcher • State the title, author, topic of analysis that

will be defended (theme, character traits, literary devices, etc.)

• Brief plot (1-2 sentences describing the protagonist, antagonist, conflict, climax and resolution.

CONCLUSION • Using different wording, re-state the topic

of analysis • Make a conclusion (So what? What are the

implications? Why is it important? Connect to the author’s purpose and message.)

Defense of answer: claim, assertion, or reason 4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration

Defense of answer: claim, assertion, or reason 4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration

Defense of answer: claim, assertion, or reason 4 E’s evidence explanation example elaboration

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PERSONAL or CREATIVE NARRATIVE “ROBOT”

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INTRODUCTION • Eye-catcher • When, where, who,

problem

CONCLUSION • Use a starter word for the ending:

In the end, At last, Finally, On that day, Eventually • Describe a lesson learned.

Event – the focus is on rich action verb

Each finger can either represent a sentence for a paragraph or it can represent a topic sentence for an essay.

Event – the focus is on rich action verb

Event – the focus is on rich action verb

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NON-FICTION NARRATIVE “ROBOT” (Recounting an event)

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INTRODUCTION • Eye-catcher • When, where, topic

CONCLUSION • Use a starter word for the ending:

In the end, At last, Finally, On that day, Eventually • Describe a lesson learned.

Event – the focus is on rich action verb

Each finger can either represent a sentence for a paragraph or it can represent a topic sentence for an essay.

Event – the focus is on rich action verb

Event – the focus is on rich action verb

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“ROBOT” HAND PLAN

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