Kernel Essays

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1- Where was I?

What was I doing?

2-What happened

first?

3- What happened

next?

4- What happened

next?

5- What happened

next?

6- What was the

last thing that

happened?

7- What were my

final thoughts? What did I

learn?

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From Kernel to Popcorn

Just like kernels of corn need heat, salt, and butter to become great popcorn, the kernel essay needs details and more explanation to become a great essay.

1. On your own paper, add one to three more sentences to each of your seven kernel sentences. Skip lines as your write, this will make your revision easier. Make each kernel sentence the start of a new paragraph. This means INDENT (about the width of your pinky finger).

2. Write in TRIPLE SLOW MOTION, carefully selecting each detail to connect to the prompt.

3. Circle each noun. Change general nouns (man, room) to more specific nouns (robber, bedroom). Add at least one descriptive word to every third noun (tall robber).

4. Circle each action verb. Change general action verbs (walked) to more descriptive action verbs (tiptoed).

5. Add two similes to the essay.

6. Rewrite essay with changes made from steps 3-5. Label this essay SECOND DRAFT

7. Get a partner to read your essay for spelling, grammar, capitalization and description.

8. Make corrections based on peer review.

9. Go over essay using self-check list.

10. Rewrite essay and turn in final draft.

Self-Check: These are the ABSOLUTE requirements1. I am writing my final copy in pen.____2. I started writing on the first line of the paper.

____3. I am indenting each time I start a new

paragraph (kernel sentence) ____4. With dialogue, when I change speakers, I am

Self-Check: These are the ABSOLUTE requirements1. I am writing my final copy in pen.____2. I started writing on the first line of the paper.

____3. I am indenting each time I start a new

paragraph (kernel sentence) ____4. With dialogue, when I change speakers, I am

changing paragraphs. ____5. I am using quotation marks with dialogue. ____6. I am capitalizing the first words of quotations.

____7. I am not skipping a blank line between

paragraphs. ____8. My handwriting is careful, neat, and easily

readable. ____9. My spacing between words is equal. ____10. I am putting periods at the end of all my

sentences. ____11. I am capitalizing people’s names. ____12. I am capitalizing the word “I”. ____13. My WHOLE essay relates to the prompt. ____

changing paragraphs. ____5. I am using quotation marks with dialogue. ____6. I am capitalizing the first words of quotations.

____7. I am not skipping a blank line between

paragraphs. ____8. My handwriting is careful, neat, and easily

readable. ____9. My spacing between words is equal. ____10. I am putting periods at the end of all my

sentences. ____11. I am capitalizing people’s names. ____12. I am capitalizing the word “I”. ____13. My WHOLE essay relates to the prompt. ____

Self-Check: These are the ABSOLUTE requirements1. I am writing my final copy in pen.____2. I started writing on the first line of the paper.

____3. I am indenting each time I start a new

paragraph (kernel sentence) ____4. With dialogue, when I change speakers, I am

changing paragraphs. ____5. I am using quotation marks with dialogue. ____6. I am capitalizing the first words of quotations.

____7. I am not skipping a blank line between

paragraphs. ____8. My handwriting is careful, neat, and easily

readable. ____9. My spacing between words is equal. ____10. I am putting periods at the end of all my

sentences. ____11. I am capitalizing people’s names. ____12. I am capitalizing the word “I”. ____13. My WHOLE essay relates to the prompt. ____

Self-Check: These are the ABSOLUTE requirements1. I am writing my final copy in pen.____2. I started writing on the first line of the paper.

____3. I am indenting each time I start a new

paragraph (kernel sentence) ____4. With dialogue, when I change speakers, I am

changing paragraphs. ____5. I am using quotation marks with dialogue. ____6. I am capitalizing the first words of quotations.

____7. I am not skipping a blank line between

paragraphs. ____8. My handwriting is careful, neat, and easily

readable. ____9. My spacing between words is equal. ____10. I am putting periods at the end of all my

sentences. ____11. I am capitalizing people’s names. ____12. I am capitalizing the word “I”. ____13. My WHOLE essay relates to the prompt. ____