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Writing a Thesis

Writing a Thesis. September 1 , 2011- English II Honors. Attendance. Word Families Chart. Conversation. Suggest answers. Raise your hand. Help. Activity. Complete the word Families Chart. Movement. Move so you can see the board. Copy down the information on your word families chart.

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Writing a Thesis

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  1. Writing a Thesis September 1, 2011- English II Honors

  2. Attendance

  3. Word Families Chart Conversation Suggest answers. Raise your hand Help Activity Complete the word Families Chart. Movement Move so you can see the board. Copy down the information on your word families chart. Participation

  4. Minilesson Conversation Ask and answer questions. Raise your hand Help Activity Be an active listener and take notes. Movement none. Make sure you SLANT- sit up, lean in, ask questions, nod Your head and take notes. Participation

  5. Minilesson- How to write an effective thesis? For Definition Prompts

  6. Work with what they give you. • Read all quotations in the box. • Try to decide what they say about the topic (word you need to define) • Decide which quote you want to use. • Determine the main idea of the quote. • Write the main idea in a sentence or two. That is your thesis.

  7. Strong thesis statements: • Take a stand (no back and forth) • Justifies discussion (prove your topic is controversial) • Expresses one main idea • Is specific- (what exactly are you focusing on?)

  8. Teacher Modeling • Writing your definition Essay- starting with an introduction and thesis.

  9. Your Turn Begin Writing your Definition Essay on Culture. Start with your introduction. Write a strong thesis.

  10. What’s your FRAME? Pd 1 Conversation Quiet voices with your partner or the teacher only. Help each other. If you need more assistance, Raise your hand And I will come to you. Help Activity Brainstorm and create your FRAME. Be neat and thoughtful. Movement You may sharpen pencils and get supplies as needed Complete all parts of the activity. Keep sidebars to a minimum. Participation

  11. Homework: Complete your definition Essay by Tomorrow. FRAMES are due tomorrow. Study for quiz.

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