Introduction, Thesis, Topic Sentences

Today’s Objectives Analyze the writing prompt Draft and introductory paragraph Draft a thesis statement Today’s Objectives

Which is more important to development of Odysseus’s character and the theme of the epic—the journey or the goal? What type of prompt is this? (Narrative? Research? Literary analysis? Argument?) The Writing Prompt

Which is more important to development of Odysseus’s character and the theme of the epic—the journey or the goal? What type of prompt is this? (Narrative? Research? Literary analysis? Argument?) The Writing Prompt

Introductory Paragraph Determine which you think was more important in the development of Odysseus’s character—the journey or the goal. Make a list of five topics from the story. Introductory Paragraph

Introductory Paragraph Begin writing your introductory paragraph. Include the following: Text title, genre, author Main character What the main character accomplishes Conflicts the main character encounters How the conflicts are resolved Introductory Paragraph

Presenting both sides is important for logical writing. Choose which part you believe is most important in character and thematic development (journey or goal). Use this template While some believe that ____(opposing side)_____, the _(your side)_ is actually more important to the development of Odysseus’s character and the theme of the epic because _(three main ideas)_. Thesis Statement