WARM-UP/COOL-DOWN JOURNAL INTRO
SET UP
Always write
your warm-up
to the left of
the center
Write the
date for every
entry
Always write your cool-down to the right of the center
EXAMPLE8/28 warm up
I respond to my
warm up using
complete sentences
and proper
grammar.
8/29 warm up
This way I am
meeting the writing
requirements for
this class.
8/28 cool downThis is where we typically summarize what was learned in todays lesson.
8/29 cool downYou can write multiple journal entries on one page, as long as you can fit both a warm up and a cool down.
A.P.E. FORMAT
A – Assert your position
P - Prove your position, what makes it true
E – Extend, Elaborate, Examples - (Don’t just list
examples; explain and elaborate how and why these
examples prove the assertion! Include lots of
details).
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1. An idea that is interesting and important (a “thesis).
2. An organization that is LOGICAL and effective
3. A “voice” that is individual and appropriate.
4. “Word choice” (DICTION) that is specific and
memorable.
5. Sentence fluency that is smooth.
6. Conventions (such as punctuation, capitalization,
paragraphing, spelling, grammar) that are correct.
GOOD WRITING HAS ALL OF THESE TRAITS:
EXAMPLE 1
The best team in the NFL is the Eagles cuz they
rock. They’re uniforms are sick and they are just a
great team. BTW I’m from Philly and there is no
place better than Philly.
EXAMPLE 2
Its easy to see that the best team in the NFL is the
Patriots because they have Tom Brady and he is the
best quarterback and he has won so much and will
be in the hall of fame one day because he is
awesome and set all types of records. I really like the
Patriots and have watched them win many super
bowls. I would have to say that the Patriots are
easily the best team in the NFL. My whole family is
Patriots fans and we have so much fun watching
them every Sunday.
EXAMPLE 3When thinking about which team in the NFL is the best there is only
one clear choice, the New York Giants. Over the past 10 seasons the
Giants have achieved many special accomplishments, both
individually and as a team. Players such as Eli Manning, Victor Cruz
and Justin Tuck have not only provided leadership but have won many
individual awards and have appeared in several pro bowls each. As a
team, the New York Giants have not had a losing record since 2004.
While not always qualifying for the playoffs, the Giants have made the
most of their opportunities by defeating the New England Patriots in
the 2007 and 2011 super bowls. Thanks to not only their players but
all time great coaching staff and front office, the New York Giants
have been the best organization in pro football over the past ten
years.