From Good to Great, Let's Elaborate

Video

Hello writers! You have been doing outstanding work on your extended response practice. To help your writing be the best it can be, I am going to show you how to elaborate on your details.

Visual

You have chosen evidence from the passages to include in your writing. Now it’s time to analyze those facts and elaborate-- give more details, and say something original and interesting to show your thinking.

Good to Great Elaborate Anchor Chart Alt Text

Good to Great Elaborate Example Anchor Chart Alt Text

Interactive

For your assignment today, re-read the passages on popcorn. Then, read your response from yesterday to a friend or family member. Using the anchor charts above, discuss the details you included in your writing, and ways that you can elaborate.

Directions:

- Re-read the two passages on popcorn. Re-read your original writing draft.
- Paste your draft into the interactive. Then, add at least 2 sentences elaborating on details in your writing.
- Be sure to export and save your writing for your next assignment.

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