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1 THE READ AND WRITE SERIES BookList...breezy and engaging introduction to genre writing. The model essay can be used across multiple genres (informational and narrative nonfiction in addition to opinion)....useful for teachers showing early elementary students the relevancy, power, and importance of effective writing. School Library Journal:...fill(s) a niche for teachers... PRAISE FROM DOG and CAT EXPERTS This is a remarkable children s book... Fred Kampo, President of the Labrador Retriever Club...an absolutely delightful book...playful illustrations Joan Miller, Cahir, CFA Outreach and Education, Cat Fancier s Association PRAISE FROM SCIENCE EDUCATOR...the perfect resource when teaching persuasive writing and opinion essay. Peggy Carlisle, NBCT, Director, NSTA Preschool/Elementary Division Hurray! All Writing Lessons should Be this much fun! FREE PRINTABLES: FUN STORIES - FICTION GREAT MENTOR TEXTS A family story about cousins, Dennis and Mellie Information on dog & cat breeds Theme of responsible dog and cat ownership Playful illustrations Simple teaching strategies. Mentor-texts for essays Models the writing process, especially the importance of pre-writing or planning before you write Completes the writing process by showing the results of each essay

2 Writing Teacher and Author, Darcy Pattison DarcyPattison.Com Translated into nine languages, children s book author DARCY PATTISON writes picture books, middle grade novels, and children s nonfiction. On the college level, she has taught Freshman Composition, Introduction to Cretive Writing, and Creative Writing for Children. Pattison is the 2007 recipient of Arkansas Governor s Arts Awards, Individual Artist for her work in Children s Literature. SELECTED TITLES and AWARDS INCLUDE: The Nantucket Sea Monster: A Fake News Story December 2017 Junior Library Guild selection Nefertiti, the Spidernaut: How a Jumping Spider Learned to Hunt in Space 2017 NSTA National Science Teacher s Association Outstanding Science Trade Book Alabama Camellia Book Award reading list Abayomi, the Brazilian Puma: The True Story of an Orphaned Cub 2015 National Science Teacher s Association Outstanding Science Trade Book Desert Baths 2013 National Science Teacher s Association Outstanding Science Trade Book Wisdom, the Midway Albatross: Surviving the Japanese Tsunami and Other Disasters for Over 60 Years Starred PW Review, reading list for the Sakura Award, a children s literature award given by the English-speaking schools in Japan. The Journey of Oliver K. Woodman Notable Book in Language Arts, Irma Black Picture Book Honor award, Houghton Mifflin Journeys textbook, 3rd grade. Starred Kirkus and BCCB reviews. Darcy is a frequent speaker at conferences and meetings, and often provides professional development sessions. She has spoken at the national conferences for NCTE, NSTA, ALA, and many local and regional meetings. For more information, contact her at Darcy@MimsHouse.com All Mims House books are available in hardcover, paperback and ebook formats. Books are also available from Ingram, Follett, Mackin, Permabound, EPIC! and Overdrive. For bulk orders, contact SueFoste@MimsHouse.com

3 I WANT A DOG: s Criteria Big or little? How energetic? Needs exercise? Needs lots of play? A loving dog? Based on I WANT A DOG: MY OPINION ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

4 I WANT A DOG: s Criteria Otherpets? Easy to train? Guard dog? Grooming needs? Family favorites? Based on I WANT A DOG: MY OPINION ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

5 I WANT A DOG: s Criteria Weather needs? Family allergies? Free or pay? Boy or girl? Other? Based on I WANT A DOG: MY OPINION ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

6 Dog Breeds that Might Work for My Family: Instructions: Choose several dog breeds that might fit your criteria. Draw pictures or write about each breed. Decide which one works best for your family. Teachers or parents: Go to this website and work through the dog breed selector gool to find possible dog breeds to fit the student s criteria: Based on I WANT A DOG: MY OPINION ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

7 My Opinion Essay Words to use: Because, and, also, therefore, since, for example, for instance, in order to, in addition Introduction: In your opinion, what dog breed is best for your family? Reason #1: Choose one criteria and explain how it helps you decide on the best dog for your family. Reason #2: Choose one criteria and explain how it helps you decide on the best dog for your family. Reason #3: Choose one criteria and explain how it helps you decide on the best dog for your family. Conclusion: Based on I WANT A DOG: MY OPINION ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

8 I WANT A CAT: s Criteria Active or Lazy? Playful or not? Needs attention? Needs affection? Noisy or quiet? Based on I WANT A CAT: MY OPINION ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

9 I WANT A CAT: s Criteria Handling? Intelligent? Independent? Grooming needs? Other pets? Based on I WANT A CAT: MY OPINION ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

10 I WANT A CAT: s Criteria Weather needs? Family allergies? Free or pay? Boy or girl? Family favorites? Based on I WANT A CAT: MY OPINION ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

11 Cat Breeds that Might Work for My Family: Instructions: Choose several cat breeds that might fit your criteria. Draw pictures or write about each breed. Decide which one works best for your family. Teachers or parents: Go to this website and work through the cat breed selector gool to find possible dog breeds to fit the student s criteria: Based on I WANT A CAT: MY OPINION ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

12 My Opinion Essay Words to use: Because, and, also, therefore, since, for example, for instance, in order to, in addition Introduction: In your opinion, what cat breed is best for your family? Reason #1: Choose one criteria and explain how it helps you decide on the best cat for your family. Reason #2: Choose one criteria and explain how it helps you decide on the best cat for your family. Reason #3: Choose one criteria and explain how it helps you decide on the best cat for your family. Conclusion: Based on I WANT A CAT: MY OPINION ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

13 MY CRAZY DOG: s Sensory Details SEE HEAR FEEL (temperature and textures) SMELL TASTE Based on MY CRAZY DOG: MY NARRATIVE ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

14 MY CRAZY DOG: s Time Line FIRST NEXT AFTER THAT ALSO FINALLY Based on MY CRAZY DOG: MY NARRATIVE ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

15 MY CRAZY DOG: s Other Notes Based on MY CRAZY DOG: MY NARRATIVE ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

16 Draw a map of what happens. Name Instructions: Draw a map of your house, your yard, your city or whereever your story takes place. Put an X where something happens and make sure your narrative includes that part of the story. Teachers or parents: A map may or may not work for your child s narrative. This is an optional exercise. An effective prewriting strategy is to ask child to put a finger on where the story starts. Then tell the story by moving around the map. Based on MY CRAZY DOG: MY NARRATIVE ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

17 My Narrative Essay Name Words to use: Because, and, also, therefore, since, for example, for instance, in order to, in addition Introduction: Start with a sensory detail. What happens next? Look at your time line to decide. Include some sensory details. After that, what happened? Use interesting sensory details to tell this. Also, this happened. Include more sensory details. Finally, what happened at the end? Sensory detials make this more exciting. Use some. Based on MY CRAZY DOG: MY NARRATIVE ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

18 MY DIRTY DOG: s Informative Essay Narrow the topic. First list the BIG topic, then list 3 shorter or smaller topics within that topic. What is your BIG topic? Example: Going to the K-9 Festival 1. What is one smaller topic within the BIG topic? Example: How to give a dog a bath. 2. What is one smaller topic within the BIG topic? Example: Different kinds of dog breeds. Or one specifi c dog breed. 3. What is one smaller topic within the BIG topic? Example: How to give a birthday party. Or, how to cook a birthday cake. Based on MY DIRTY DOG: MY INFORMATIVE ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

19 MY DIRTY DOG:Choose a smaller topic for your essay. Write facts that you know. Research more facts until you have enough to write. For a how-to essay, this page is optional. Facts Dates Numbers or Statistics Proper Names Sensory Details What do you see, hear, smell, taste, touch (temperature or texture)? Based on MY DIRTY DOG: MY INFORMATIVE ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

20 MY DIRTY DOG: s Informative Essay Divide your idea into logical sections. If you write a how-to informative essay, write the steps in order. If you write an informative essay, decide on logical categories of information. For example, for a dog breed, talk about how it looks, how it behaves, the history of the dog, and your own dog. Organize your facts here. Category 1. Category 2. Include these things: facts dates numbers or statistics Proper names Sensory details Include these things: facts dates numbers or statistics Proper names Sensory details Category 3. Category 4. Include these things: facts dates numbers or statistics Proper names Sensory details Include these things: facts dates numbers or statistics Proper names Sensory details Based on MY DIRTY DOG: MY INFORMATIVE ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

21 Draw a diagram that explains your topic. Instructions: Draw a diagram that will help explain your topic. Teachers or parents: A map may or may not work for your child s informative essay. This is an optional exercise. Based on MY DIRTY DOG: MY INFORMATIVE ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

22 My Informative Essay Name Words to use: Because, and, also, therefore, since, for example, for instance, in order to, in addition, next, after, before. Introduction: Start with an interesting for startling fact. How to essay: What is the fi rst step? Informative essay: Write a paragraph using the facts from your fi rst category. How to essay: What is the next step? Informative essay: Write a paragraph using the facts from your second category. How to essay: What is the next step? Informative essay: Write a paragraph using the facts from your third category. How to essay: What is the next step? Informative essay: Write a paragraph using the facts from your fourth category. How to essay: What is the fi nal step? Informative essay: Write a paragraph conclusing the topic. Include another interesting or starting fact. Based on MY DIRTY DOG: MY INFORMATIVE ESSAY by Darcy Pattison MimsHouse.com

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