Treasure Hunt 
Find the answers!

Begin the WASL writing journey by filling in answers found on the previous pages.

1. Start your writing journey by copying the prompt and the important words.

2.  Stretch your mind and get it ready to write by

3. The above prewriting step is also called of the .

4. Use a and a to add to your word and phrase list.

5. Draw a or outline to organize your ideas and evidence.

6. Consider both sides of the argument by outlining and ideas.

7. The essay statement is the to the prompt and the of your essay.

8. Choose an effective opening tothe reader's interest.

9. List three opening types here: ,       and .

10. While writing your essay, refer to the traits of writing to strengthen your essay. These are listed below:

11. is unique to you and strengthens your evidence and ideas.

12.helps the reader's eye to flow through the essay, much as a river flows smoothly.

13. checks spelling, grammar, word usage and punctuation.

14. will be enhanced by use of a Thesaurus and dictionary to pick the best way to phrase ideas.

15. is helped by use the use of prewriting to determine the order of ideas and supporting evidence.

16. are supported by evidence and examples.

17. Explain, explain and explain again using .

18. Closings wrap up the essay neatly as a is tied together.

19. List three possible closing types: ,  , and

20. A peer reviews your first draft by choosing , ,  , and points with the highest.

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