LESSON 12 ENGLISH 8

BASIC RULES IN THEME PAPER WRITING Use the formal theme paper to be distributed by the teacher. Write legibly. Use standard black or blue-inked pens only; do not use neon-colored pens Double-space by skipping every other line. Maintain at least one inch margins on all sides. Use only the front page; do not write at the back of the sheet. You may ask for second or third sheets from your teacher. Indent the first line of each paragraph.

BASIC RULES IN THEME PAPER WRITING Use the third person, except when directly quoting or in dialogues. Do not use unnecessary abbreviations and acronyms. Spell out contractions. Use the active voice. Avoid beginning your sentences with numbers and awkward beginnings (i.e., Because, etc.) Use appropriate capitalization, punctuation, and transitional devices for clarity and coherence. Cite your sources, if any.

A THEME PAPER CONSISTS OF A/AN: introduction, body, and conclusion thesis statement minimum of three paragraphs, with 4-5 sentences per paragraph

STEPS IN THEME PAPER WRITING Pre-writing Think random thoughts about the topic Organize your thoughts via an outline While writing Stay focused on the topic Develop your main points by explaining, expounding, and by giving examples. Post-writing Proofread your work. Check for the correctness of the conventions of grammar, punctuation, and syntax Edit and revise your work

TASK Write a theme paper on your reaction to the excerpt from Below the Crying Mountain by Criselda Yabes. Time-frame: 30-minutes