Create the following “I” frame and graphic organizer in the Writer’s Notebook to plan your paper.

Topic: Write an essay explaining the importance of being a good listener.

I can “hook” my reader using one of the following effective introduction strategies:

Q- ​ Question
Q- ​Quote
S- ​Sensory Language ​(description: see, smell, touch, taste, hear )
D- ​Dialogue ​(conversation between people)
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I can use _____________________________________as my writing strategy to begin my introduction.

My Hook​: ___________________________________________________________________________________

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Reason: Reason​:
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5-7 ​ supporting details to develop reason: 5-7 ​ supporting details to develop reason:

Explanatory ​examples​- Explanatory ​examples​-

Strong “​voice​” (tone/loaded terms/description)- Strong “​voice​” (tone/loaded terms/description)-

Sum it up and reinforce your reason (​closing​)- Sum it up and reinforce your reason ​(closing​)-

I can conclude my paper using one of the following effective closing strategies: _______________________

Word of the Wiser ​(wisdom) ​Afterthought ​ ​Lesson Learned/Theme ​ ​ Personal Connection

My Closing​:
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