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RESPONSE WRITING

READ AS A WRITER & WRITE AS A READER

STEPS TO RESPONDING

Skim/Scan text Read text more than once

Note Taking (Outlining)

THE 5WS (BRAINSTORM)


Example: - What? - Who? - When? - Where? - Why?

WRITE YOUR RESPONSE

Introduction

Includes your thesis (Main idea) about the topic. Write this in one clear sentence that makes a personal connection between what you read and your own experience.

Body
Explain your thesis. Why do you feel this way? Offer examples, anecdotes, reasoning, facts

Conclusion

Sum up your response. Return back to your main idea.

SAMPLE RESPONSE

Thesis: Although television can have negative effects on a childs brain development, many educational programs can also be accessed through television.

Major detail: Major detail: Major detail:

SAMPLE RESPONSE

Thesis:

Major detail: My six month old son even knows what television is and doesnt pay attention when its on.

SAMPLE RESPONSE

Thesis: I agree with Denton that children are easily captivated by television.

Major detail: My six month old son even knows what television is and doesnt pay attention when its on.

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