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Essay Tips

     Alabama assesses 5th graders in late February on writing skills.  Students will be given a prompt, either narrative, expository, or descriptive, and allowed fifty minutes to write an essay to the prompt.  We will practice essay writing all year.  Below are some hints for writing a strong essay:

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  • pre-write/plan
  • write to the prompt and stay focused
  • have a "grabber" sentence
  • use strong, active verbs
  • use exciting adjectives
  • include "WOW" words
  • use correct conventions
  • keep your essay organized
  • include detail
  • end with a strong conclusion
 







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