BIG BAD SOL REVIEW
6th & 7th Periods
Review For Tomorrow's SOL Writing Test
ACTIVITY 1: SOL Help with Writing
1. Click on this link: https://www.smo re.com/rmpv-sol-help-8th-grade-writing
2. Click on the list of TRANSITIONS in the middle of the page
3. Practice writing traits using the quia games:
A. Writing Prompts & Organization
B. Fun with Thesis Statements
C. Persuasive Writing Practice
4. Review Definitions of 5 Paragraph Essay
A. 5 Paragraph Essay
B. Put the essay in order
C. Essay Structure
ACTIVITY 2: Practice Crafting Your Essay
1. Click on this link: essaypunch.com
2. Click on START WRITING NOW
3. Choose a prompt to work with
4. Prewrite this process on line (this site puts 4-square into outline form)
4. Go through the writing process for Practice
5. This site will give you step-by-step instructions. Use it to help you remember the writing process
ACTIVITY 3: FOR NON-COMPUTER USERS--Pizza Prompts
1. Copy the steps of the writing process 3 times:
A. Prewrite.
* Farto/Brainstorm/Chicken Foot
B. Draft
* 4-Square
* Compose
C. Revise
D. Edit
E. Publish
2. Choose 3-4 more prompts to Prewrite: Brainstorm, Farto, Chicken-Foot.
3. Add to your list of Pizza Prompts. Pizza Day THIS FRIDAY!!!