INFORMATIONAL ROBOT HAND PLAN (facts or details) State the situation State the when, where, topic and main idea State three major details or facts In the first place, Major fact or detail In addition, Major fact or detail Furthermore, Major fact or detail Using different wording, re-state the topic and main idea, details or facts. When restating, make a conclusion (So what? What are the implications of this information? Why is it important?)
EXPLANATORY ROBOT HAND PLAN (why or how) In the first place, or First, State the situation State the when, where, topic and main idea State three why s or how s Major why or how In addition, or Next, Major why or how Furthermore, or Then, Major why or how Using different wording, re-state the topic and main idea, why or how. When restating, make a conclusion (So what? What are the implications of this information? Why is it important?)
OPINION ROBOT HAND PLAN State the situation (Background) As you know State your opinion (position) State three major reasons Unfortunately, or Proponents of, or Opponents of In the first place, In addition, Optional for grades 2-5 2 or 3 E s 2 or 3 E s Opposite view or Counter Argument Furthermore, 2 or 3 E s Using different wording, re-state your opinion Make a conclusion (So what? What are the implications of your opinion? Why is it important? Include a plea/rhetorical question Please consider these reasons and make a prediction If then )
ARGUMENTATIVE ROBOT HAND PLAN State the situation (Background) As you know State your position, claim, assertion (do not use I believe or I think) Write this in 3 rd person. State three major reasons Unfortunately, or Proponents of, or Opponents of (Be careful not to make this a stronger argument than your position. Show it s weakness.) In the first place, In addition, Claim, assertion, or reason Claim, assertion, or reason Opposite view or Counter Argument Furthermore, Claim, assertion, or reason Using different wording, re-state your opinion Make a conclusion (So what? What are the implications of your opinion? Why is it important? Include a plea/rhetorical question Please consider these reasons and make a prediction If then )
LITERARY ANALYSIS ROBOT HAND PLAN In the first place, State the title, author, topic of analysis that will be defended (theme, character traits, literary devices, etc.) Brief plot (1-2 sentences describing the protagonist, antagonist, conflict, climax and resolution. Defense of answer: claim, assertion, or reason In addition, Defense of answer: claim, assertion, or reason Furthermore, Defense of answer: claim, assertion, or reason Using different wording, re-state the topic of analysis Make a conclusion (So what? What are the implications? Why is it important? Connect to the author s purpose and message.)
PERSONAL or CREATIVE NARRATIVE ROBOT HAND PLAN When, where, who, problem First, Next, Then, Use a starter word for the ending: In the end, At last, Finally, On that day, Eventually Describe a lesson learned.
NON-FICTION NARRATIVE ROBOT (Recounting an event) HAND PLAN When, where, topic First, Next, Then, Use a starter word for the ending: In the end, At last, Finally, On that day, Eventually Describe a lesson learned.
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