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ICER NOTES PACKET • Use these notes to fill in your ICER notes packet.

Type of Writing and it’s Goal/Purpose Types of Writing Informational/ Expository Writing

Goal/Purpose Goal of expository/informational writing:

To provide information about a given topic using evidence to support the information that is being provided *If you have a TDA (Text -Dependent Analysis), it will include information from a text to support your answer! Otherwise, the structure is very similar to informational/ expository writing.

Type of Writing and it’s Goal/Purpose Type of Goal/Purpose Writing Narrative Goal of narrative writing: Writing To tell a story; must include an introduction, plot ( exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, resolution)

Types of Writing in 7th Grade English • Informational Essay • Argumentative Essay • Narrative Writing (Use First Person Pronouns)

Type of Writing and it’s Goal/Purpose Types of Writing Argumentative Writing

Goal/Purpose Goal of argumentative writing: To get reader to acknowledge that your argument is valid and deserves consideration; a counterclaims is provided to give acknowledge an opposing viewpoint

An Important Rule for Informational and Argumentative Writing Prompts: Never use first or second person pronouns because you lose credibility! First Person Pronouns Second Person Pronouns I, me, my, mine, us, we, us, our, ours, etc. You, Your, Yours, You’re “Never use Pronouns that Include Yourself!”

“Never Talk to the Reader.”

** If an expository prompt asks about your life experience specifically, you can use first person pronouns. If not, you must avoid first person pronouns in expository writing.

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What Can You Use for Informational/Expository and Argumentative Writing Prompts ?

When can you use first and second person pronouns ? • Use first person pronouns when writing a personal narrative or a first person narrative.

Third Person Pronouns he/she, his/hers, him/her it/its, they/them/their/theirs

First Person Pronouns • I, me, mine, my, ours, our, we, us, etc. • “Anything that included yourself.”

• Use second person pronouns when writing a letter or e-mail or in dialogue between characters in a narrative. Second Person Pronouns • You • Talking to the reader or when characters are talking to each other in dialogue.

You must analyze different writing prompts to determine the type of writing! • What is a cave? – Expository/Informational • Provide one character trait for the main character. – Expository/Informational • Tell us about your most embarrassing moment. – Personal Narrative • What is your most prized position? – Personal Narrative • Should students wear school uniforms? – Argumentative • What is the Sequoia National Park like? – Expository / Informational

Complete the “Punctuation Practice” at the bottom of the page!

Punctuating Titles “QUOTATION MARKS”

ITALICS (typed) or UNDERLINED (handwritten)

1. Songs

1. Books

2. Poems

2. Plays

3. Short stories

3. Magazines

4. Episodes of TV programs

4. Television programs

5. Chapters in a book 6. Articles in a magazine or newspaper

5. Movies

1. Song: Stitches – “Stitches” 2. Short story: Rikki Tikki Tavi – “Rikki Tikki Tavi” 3. Book: The Testing – The Testing – The Testing 4. Movie: Legally Blonde – Legally Blonde – Legally Blonde 5. Poem: The Highwayman – “The Highwayman”

6. Newspapers

6. Magazine Article: Pink is Best – “Pink is Best” 7. Newspaper: USA Today – USA Today – USA Today 8. TV Show: Peppa Pig – Peppa Pig – Peppa Pig 9. Chapter of a book: Organizational Leadership – “Organizational Leadership”

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ICER is a format to help your writing become more structured and organized. • Designed as a reader response • Used in other team classes • Developed into an essay

ICER Formula • • • •

I = Intro Paragraph C = Citation (quote or example) E = Explanation of citation R = Restate the main idea

1 paragraph 1 paragraph 1 paragraph

• One Claim = I CE R • Two Claims = I CE CE R • Three Claims = I CE CE CE R

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What does an ICER writing prompt look like? Here are a few examples.

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• One Claim = I CE R –How many paragraphs? ___ 3 1

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• Name two adjectives to describe the main character. Provide two detailed claims to support your answer and provide “evidence” to support your answer.

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• Two Claims = I CE CE R 4 –How many paragraphs? ___ 1

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• Three Claims = I CE CE CE R 5 –How many paragraphs? ___ I = Intro Paragraph C = Citation (quote or example) E = Explanation of citation R = Restate the main idea

ICER • The job of the I is to introduce the reader to the topic and answer the question or prompt.

–Format: I CE CE R • What is the significance of the author’s use of figurative language? Provide three claims and provide “evidence” to support your answer.

–Format: I CE CE CE R

Components of the I –1. Attention Getter –2. Broad statement –3. Answer

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I = Introduce and Answer • The “I” is the first paragraph of your ICER essay. • When you begin writing your I, you will need to keep the following in mind…

I = Introductory Paragraph

I = Introductory Paragraph • The I for the types of writing we’re discussing now is made up of one broad statement sentence and one answer sentence. • Formulate the “Answer” in your head and complete an organizer. *** If the answer is wrong the entire essay is wrong! • Make sure your answer is correct and fully answers the question/prompt. Do not use the word because unless the question asks you how or why.

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• Credit the source (author and title). If they are not known, leave them out. • Follow the “answer recipe” to construct your answer. Write it on your organizer in the correct space. • Create a broad statement about the general topic. Indent at the broad statement for now.

Broad Statement • This is a general statement about your topic. • Topic: Should everyone own an in-ground swimming pool? • Broad Statement: Summer is a time when people enjoy many outdoor activities, such as swimming.

Broad Statement Examples • What are the three most exciting vacation activities offered in Pennsylvania? – Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to visit for vacation. • What are the top three deadly natural disasters? – Most storms are a frequent part of nature that cause minimal to no damage, but some storms can be extremely dangerous. • What is the biggest difference between middle school and elementary school? – Different grades offer students different opportunities.

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Components of “I” you’ll be using for now: –1st sentence: • Broad statement nd –2 sentence: • Answer

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Components of “I” for argumentative piece: –1st 2-4 sentences: • Attention getter –Next sentence: • Broad statement –Final sentence: • Answer

“Recipe” For Your Answer AUTHOR + INTRODUCTORY PHRASE + _____ TITLE + _______ _________________ RE-STATE ANSWER QUESTION and _______. _____________ JOINING ELEMENT + __________ • This will be the second sentence of your introductory paragraph! • The first was your broad statement.

Examples of Introductory elements • After reading –Includes: book, story, poem, article –After reading the novel ____ by ____, –After reading the short story ___ by ___,

• After watching –Only use for a movie or video clip!

• Do not use the word “because” in your answer unless the question asks “why?”

Examples of Joining Elements • It is clear that • It is evident that • It can be concluded that • For should or should not questions –Should = YES –Should not = NO

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A final reminder…

As a paragraph, it looks like this:

• The broad statement should NOT include the same words from the prompt because those will be in your answer!!! • Question: What are the three most exciting vacation activities offered in Pennsylvania? – Broad statement: Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to visit for vacation. – Answer: The three most exciting vacation activities offered in Pennsylvania are hiking, biking and camping.

EXAMPLE 1

A= Answer the question

Question

Should everyone own an in-ground swimming pool?

Article Author Answer

Summer Vacations Iwanna Pool No

Should = YES Shouldn’t = NO

Example: Summer is a time when people enjoy many outdoor activities, such as swimming. However, after reading the article “Summer Vacations” by Iwanna Pool, it is obvious that everyone should not own an in-ground swimming pool.

INTROD. JOINING PHRASE AUTHOR ELEMENT _______ TITLE _____ by _______, ________

QUESTION/ ANSWER that ________.

EXAMPLE 3 Poem: The Highwayman Author: Alfred Noyes Question: What is the mood of the poem? Intro. Phrase TITLE AUTHOR After reading “The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes, it is clear that the mood of the poem is mysterious. Joining RE-STATE ANSWER Element QUESTION

Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to visit for vacation. It is evident that the three most exciting vacation activities offered in Pennsylvania are hiking, biking and camping. OR – if you read a text: Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to visit for vacation. After reading “A Guide to Pennsylvania” by John Keystone, it is evident that three most exciting vacation activities offered in Pennsylvania are hiking, biking and camping.

EXAMPLE 2

A= Answer the question

Question WHY shouldn’t everyone own an in-ground swimming pool? Article

Summer Vacations

Author

Iwanna Pool

Answer

It takes a monumental amount of time and money to maintain.

Should = YES Shouldn’t = NO

Example: Summer is a time when people enjoy many outdoor activities, such as swimming. However, after reading the article “Summer Vacations” by Iwanna Pool, it is obvious that everyone should not own an in-ground swimming pool because it takes a monumental amount of time and money to maintain.

INTROD. JOINING PHRASE AUTHOR ELEMENT _______ TITLE _____ by _______, ________

QUESTION/ ANSWER that ________.

EXAMPLE 4: Story: Rikki Tikki Tavi Author: Rudyard Kipling Question: Describe two characteristics of Rikki Tikki Tavi. Intro. TITLE Phrase AUTHOR After reading “Rikki Tikki Tavi” by Rudyard Kipling, RE-STATE QUESTION it is evident that two characteristics to describe Joining Element

ANSWER Rikki Tikki Tavi are brave and loyal.

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PRACTICE ONE • Question: What are the three most exciting vacation activities offered in Pennsylvania? • Article: Visit Pennsylvania Author: Patty Smith • Answer: hiking, biking, and camping

Broad statement: Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to visit for vacation. Answer: DO THIS NOW!

PRACTICE ONE

• Question: What are the three most exciting vacation activities offered in Pennsylvania? • Article: Visit Pennsylvania Author: Patty Smith • Answer: hiking, biking, and camping

Broad statement: Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to visit for vacation. Answer: 1) After reading “ Visit Pennsylvania” by Patty Smith, it is clear that the three most exciting vacation activities offered in Pennsylvania are hiking, biking and camping. 2) After reading the “Visit Pennsylvania” by Patty Smith, it is clear that hiking, biking and camping are the three most exciting vacation activities offered in Pennsylvania.

PRACTICE ONE • Question: What are the three most exciting vacation activities offered in Pennsylvania? • Article: Visit Pennsylvania Author: Patty Smith • Answer: hiking, biking, and camping

Broad statement: Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to visit for vacation. Answer: After reading the article “ Visit Pennsylvania” by Patty Smith, it is clear that the three most exciting vacation activities offered in Pennsylvania are hiking, biking and camping.

PRACTICE TWO • Question: What are three toppings to put on cupcakes? • Article: Cupcakes Galore Author: Marcy Baker • Answer: fondant, whipped icing and buttercream icing

Broad statement: There are many different types of garnishes to use on cupcakes. Answer: DO THIS NOW!

• Question: What are three toppings to put on cupcakes? • Article: Cupcakes Galore Author: Marcy Baker • Answer: fondant, whipped icing and buttercream icing

Broad statement: There are many different types of garnishes to use on cupcakes. Answer: 1) After reading “Cupcakes Galore” by Marcy Baker, it is evident that three toppings to put on cupcakes are fondant, whipped icing and buttercream icing. 2) It is evident that three toppings to put on cupcakes are fondant, whipped icing and buttercream icing, as noted by Marcy Baker in “Cupcakes Galore.”

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Using ICER in Your Other Classes! • You will be expected to use ICER in other classes. • I will show you how to write ICER if your teacher asks you to respond to a movie or personal experiences.

What does your “answer” look like if you are not using a text? *FILL THESE IN!!! • Include movie title and punctuate it correctly! • Don’t worry about author or producer

• Turn the question into your response. • Author and title not applicable

EXAMPLE 2: Answer without a text • Question: What is the biggest difference between middle school and elementary school? – Life experience – Author: None – Answer: freedom

NO: 1st person (I, me, my we, our) or 2nd person (your, your)!

Broad statement: Middle school is extremely different from elementary school. Answer: DO THIS NOW!

EXAMPLE 1: Answer without a text • Question: What are the top three deadly natural disasters? • Movie: Deadly Storms Author/Producer: None • Answer: tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes Most storms are a frequent part of nature that cause minimal to no damage, but some storms can be extremely dangerous. According to the movie Deadly Storms, it’s clear that the top three deadly natural disasters are tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes

EXAMPLE 2: Answer without a text • Question: What is the biggest difference between middle school and elementary school? – Life experience – Author: None – Answer: freedom

Different grades provide different experiences for students. It is clear that freedom is one of the biggest differences between elementary school and middle school.

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I=Introduction Let’s Try It!

1. Broad Statement a. Length: 1 sentence

2. Answer a. Length: 1 sentence b. Credit title and author if available c. Uses “answer recipe”: Intro. element + title + author + joining element + question/answer d. Doesn’t include the word “because” in your A unless the question requires you to explain why or how!

Article: Steve Jobs was a low tech parent Author: Nick Bilton Question: Should kids’ use of electronic devices be monitored?

Answer: Yes

Sentence 1: Broad Statement Most kids today spent a great deal of time on their technology.

Sentence 2: Answer/Mini-thesis

Article: “Steve Jobs was a low tech parent” Author: Nick Bilton Question: Should kids’ use of electronic devices be monitored? Answer: Yes

Remember – Your introduction contains two things: 1. Broad statement 2. Answer It’s a paragraph! Make sure to indent!

SAMPLE INTRODUCTION Most kids today spent a great deal of time on their technology. After reading “Steve jobs was a low tech parent” by Nick Bilton, it is clear that kids’ use of electronic devices should be monitored.

After reading “Steve jobs was a low tech parent” by Nick Bilton, it is clear that kids’ use of electronic devices should be monitored.

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C = CITE Job of the C= Provide a quote or example that supports your answer/mini thesis! Rules for “C” if you’ve read a text: 1. Indent at each C. 2. Begin with an appropriate transition 3. Include a joining element 4. Include your quote in quotations

Rules for “C” if you didn’t read a text: 1. Indent at each C. 2. Begin with an appropriate transition 3. Include your example

CITE = Transition, + Joining element, + Quote,

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CITE = Transition, + Joining element, + Quote, Notices: • There is a comma after the transition and after the joining element! • If you don’t put quotations around your quote, that is plagiarism! • Your quote must be taken word for word from the text. • Your quote must relate to your answer to the question. Otherwise, you’ll have nothing to explain!

C = CITE Examples of transitions – Let’s list some! • 1. 6. • 2. 7. • 3. 8. • 4. 9. • 5. 10.

What does a “C” look like? Transition

Joining element

Quote

First, Noyes states, “The road was a ribbon of moonlight, looping the purple moor.” Quotation marks around the quote! Punctuation at the end of the sentence is INSIDE the quotation mark!

C = Claim • Examples of joining elements: –the author states, You can –according to the author, substitute the –according to the text, author’s last name –the author writes, in place of –as noted by the author, “author” if you want!

“C” examples with a text: • To begin, according to the text, “Flamingos are pink because of the food they eat.” • Also, as noted by Pile, “The world would be a lot better if people could just be nice to one another!”

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“C” examples without a text: • First, one of the main differences between elementary school and middle school is freedom. • Additionally, good organizational skills are important for new seventh graders.

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E = EXPLAIN Things to remember!

• The C is connected to the E. They’re peanut butter and jelly! Don’t ever separate them! • Every C is followed by an E! No exceptions! Together, a C and E make a body paragraph! • Your E must be at least two sentences, but it should be more. • The job of the E is to explain how and/or why the quote in the C supports the answer.

E = EXPLAIN Things to remember! – Therefore, you must make sure you are making a connection between the “I” and the “C” in your “E.”

– What do you do if you can’t make a connection between your “C” and your “E?” Or, you’ve realized that your “C” doesn’t support your Answer? • Pick a new quote!!! • The E must be written in your own words.

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E = EXPLAIN – In order to make the connection, you must decide how to start out your “E.” • You could start off with: – To explain, – This quote shows that... – Or, just start explaining! (You don’t NEED a transition for your E.) NEVER WRITE: MY “C” SUPPORTS THE “A”BECAUSE………… OR…… THIS CLEARLY SUPPORTS MY “A” BECAUSE ….

R = Re-state • The job of the R is to restate the answer/mini-thesis and wrap-up the writing response! • You’re not done until you add the R. • The “R” in ICER is the wrap-up paragraph, which restates the main points of your paper. • Indent your “R” paragraph.

R = Re-state • Start your “R” with a transition word or phrase! –Examples: • In conclusion, • To conclude, • In summary, • All in all, • To wrap up, • To sum up, • In closing,

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R = Re-state

R = Re-state

• NEVER WRITE THAT IS WHY!!!! You will receive a zero if you write that.

SENTENCE 1: • Direct the reader to your answer by restating it right away. Re-state your answer in a different way and include the same elements as your answer:

• Don’t introduce any new information in your R!

INTROD.

JOINING

QUESTION/

TITLE + _______ PHRASE + _____ AUTHOR + ________ ELEMENT + __________. ANSWER _______

R = Re-state SENTENCE TWO: • Sum up the main idea in one sentence. SENTENCE THREE: • End with a memorable sentence. • NEVER WRITE that is why!!!!! You will receive a zero if you write that. • Do NOT introduce any new information in your R!

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