Opener: Analyze the Prompt. Remember the 4 step Process: Read the question. Circle key directional verbs and underline important information. In your own words, write what the question is asking you to do. Develop your plan and answer the question.   * Be prepared to share out your thinking.

Annotate the article provided using the R.E.A.D. strategy Refer to your bookmarks for a reminder about marking the text and using symbols as you actively read your articles Remember to write your thinking in the margins when you use symbols and highlight text.

Writing a Thesis Statement What is your response to the prompt? In order to answer prompts, it is important to be able to craft effective thesis statements to guide your writing. There are three elements to a thesis statement: Identification (What is the topic you are talking about?) Claim (What do you believe about the topic?) Forecast (What are the 3 main reasons you can use to support your claim?)

Writing a Thesis Statement You can use this graphic organizer to organize your thinking: ID – Identify Topic Claim – What you believe, your insight on the topic Forecast – 3 general reasons you believe your claim is true Thesis: (Putting it all together into one sentence.)

Writing a Thesis Statement For example: ID – Identify Topic Sports offered in High School Claim – What you believe, your insight on the topic They have a positive influence Forecast – 3 general reasons you believe your claim is true Teach social skills Teach time-management Provide exercise and teach benefits of hard work Thesis: Practice putting it all together in one sentence with a partner.

Answer the prompt Write a thesis statement in response to the prompt. Make sure it includes the topic, claim and forecast. Use the graphic organizer to help you organize your thinking.

Closer Rate yourself on your progress for each learning target next to the learning target above. Use the pirate ship scoring rubric to help you determine your score. Write down something you learned about writing a thesis statement and one question you still have about writing thesis statements.