Monday 11/22/10

IN CLASS:
Hours 2, 4, 8--Today we focused more closely on thesis statements and looked at how to turn a THEME statement into a THESIS. Remember, a thesis statement does the following things:

1. Includes the author and title of the story
2. Says WHAT will be proved in the essay
3. Lists HOW it will be proved (what are the three main points you will make in your body paragraphs to prove your point?)

Hours 3, 5--Today students watched more of the movie for The Outsiders.

ASSIGNMENT:
Hours 2, 4--Finish the back of the Essay Structure worksheet
Hour 8--none
Hours 3, 5--Finish the front of the movie reflection sheet