Coach: look at the exit check results and the paper practice. Go back over every item a student missed: read it together, have the student explain their thinking, then show the correct thinking. Use the reteach routine below for anyone who missed two or more. Students who got everything right take the stretch task.

🔄 Reteach it (missed two or more)

Use an essay planner: Intro (hook + opinion) | Reason 1 + Evidence | Reason 2 + Evidence | Conclusion. Rank reasons on sticky notes from least to most convincing before writing.

Provide linking phrase cards: To begin with, In addition, Most importantly, For these reasons.

Rank: "Gardens are pretty" vs. "Gardens teach science." Strongest?
Answer: "Gardens teach science."
Evidence for "Gardens teach science"?
Answer: Students observe plant growth and measure changes.
Linking phrase to introduce the strongest reason?
Answer: Most importantly.

🚀 Stretch it (got everything right)

Add a counterclaim and rebuttal paragraph to your essay.
Answer: Example: Some people say phones distract students. However, lunch is a break, and phones can help kids relax and connect.
Rewrite your conclusion so it ends with a call to action.
Answer: Example: Talk to your principal about starting a garden club today.