Today we will begin with our assessment over our choice reading books. Please respond thoughtfully to all questions and place it in the tray when you are done.
Next we will work on our outlines for the research essay. This is an individualized task--no two outlines will be alike. Starting with your purpose in the center of your graphic organizer, brainstorm the subtopics you will need to explore in order to achieve that purpose (you'll need at least 3). Using 3 different color highlighters/markers, your next task will be to organize your evidence into these subtopics.
Your outline and color-coded evidence will be due at the end of the hour tomorrow. As soon as you finish, you may begin drafting your first body paragraph. Use the handouts below to guide your next steps.
Note on reading goals: This week we will not track reading goals. Instead, everyone will give a book talk and will pick his/her next choice reading book. We will set our next goal next Monday.
Next we will work on our outlines for the research essay. This is an individualized task--no two outlines will be alike. Starting with your purpose in the center of your graphic organizer, brainstorm the subtopics you will need to explore in order to achieve that purpose (you'll need at least 3). Using 3 different color highlighters/markers, your next task will be to organize your evidence into these subtopics.
Your outline and color-coded evidence will be due at the end of the hour tomorrow. As soon as you finish, you may begin drafting your first body paragraph. Use the handouts below to guide your next steps.
Note on reading goals: This week we will not track reading goals. Instead, everyone will give a book talk and will pick his/her next choice reading book. We will set our next goal next Monday.
body_paragraph_1_outline_and_sample.pdf |
body_paragraphs_2-3_outline.pdf |
introduction_outline_and_samples.pdf |
conclusion_outline_and_sample.pdf |