Anchor chart to use with students to explain the hand organizational structure
Sample of student handout using the hand organizational structure
This same basic organizational structure (and the accompanying Painted Essay coloring system) can be used to help students organize any type of writing:
What could my husband say to convince his clients that Newton Parrish is a great school?
Think, Pair, Share
INTRODUCTION (thumbs up!)
1st Point + Evidence (index finger)
We don’t have textual evidence for our Newton Parrish example, but we can still write our main points and go back later with evidence to support our opinion.�
2nd Point + Evidence (middle finger)
3rd Point + Evidence (ring finger)
Conclusion (pinky finger)
-What is a conclusion?
- What should be included in a conclusion?
- What’s a good conclusion for our example �about Newton Parrish?�
Now, it’s your turn!�
Should Newton Parrish extend recess so that all students get 60 minutes of recess everyday?�
���Next time, we’ll practice including textual evidence with the HAND strategy.
Now, we’re ready to practice the HAND strategy using textual evidence!
Here’s our prompt:
Which is better - outdoor play or video games?�
Let’s look at our first text, which is an opinion article from Newsela.
As we’re reading, think about the prompt: �Which is better - outdoor play or video games? ��Highlight evidence in favor of outdoor play in yellow Mark evidence in favor of video games in blue.
Now, let’s look at our second text, which is an opinion text from Storyworks (p. 28) called “Outdoor Play.”
As we’re reading, think about the prompt: Which is better - outdoor play or video games? ��Highlight evidence in favor of outdoor play in yellow Mark evidence in favor of video games in blue.
Now, let’s look at our next text, which is an opinion text from Storyworks (p. 29) called “Video Games.”
As we’re reading, think about the prompt: Which is better - outdoor play or video games? ��Highlight evidence in favor of outdoor play in yellow Mark evidence in favor of video games in blue.
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Step 1: Write the PROMPT on the PALM of you hand graphic organizer.
Which is better - outdoor play or video games?
Now, it’s time to review the evidence you highlighted, think about the prompt, and form an opinion. ��Remember, not everyone has to agree!�
Which is better - outdoor play or video games?
Which is better - outdoor play or video games?
Step 2: Fill in the THUMB on your graphic organizer with your INTRODUCTION. ��Remember, your intro should include a hook and your claim (opinion statement).
(Turn & Talk)
Wait … before I fill in my points, how do I cite my sources and show where my evidence came from?
�Example:
� �Playing video games and staring at a screen for too long can be bad for your health. According to the Newsela article, “Too much screen time can damage your brain.” �
�Example:
� �Playing video games and staring at a screen for too long can be bad for your health. According to the Newsela article, “Too much screen time can damage your brain.”
Step 3: Fill in the three FINGERS on your graphic organizer with your POINTS and EVIDENCE. �
Make sure you cite the sources for your evidence!
Examples: � According to the first article
In the Newsela article, the author says
According to Malik’s letter
According to Camila’s letter
Malik states that� Camila said that�
(Turn & Talk)
Which is better - outdoor play or video games?
Step 4: Fill in the PINKY on your graphic organizer with your CONCLUSION.�
(Turn & Talk)
Do you see anything on the �hand organizer that we �haven’t talked about yet?
What are some examples?
Step 5: Add some TRANSITION WORDS on your organizer to connect your ideas.
Step 6: Now, it’s time to use your hand organizer as a guide and TYPE YOUR FINAL ESSAY!��Make sure you:�