TKAM Paper Process Writing

Class Day #1: Thesis, Text Evidence & Body Paragraphs 1) Pick the TOPIC in the story that most interests you: Topic: Courage 2) Develop a Theme about that topic. Ask yourself the following questions: a) What was the author trying to teach readers? What do I walk away knowing about this topic? How can I change my life from this story? Courage is defying the odds and fighting when you know you’ve been beat This is now your THESIS – just add the author and title!!! 3) Think of two events/lines (QUOTE) in the story that would prove your theme. Proof: Atticus Finch and Mrs. Dubose 4) Write your TOPIC SENTENCES: Mention your thesis + how you’ll prove it! One way that Lee demonstrates that real courage is fighting the uphill battle is through the character of Atticus Finch.

Body Paragraphs Breakdown  Start with your topic sentence (topic sentence/point)  Give 1-2 background sentences that explain the scene/lines in the story you’re going to use to PROVE your thesis (Quote)  Cite the lines from the text that prove your thesis (Quote)  Explain HOW those lines prove your thesis. Think about these questions: (Explain)  What we learn from that example? Talk to us about what we can learn from the events you just mentioned in the story. Mention your thesis here.  Restate your topic sentence (restate topic sentence)

End of Day 1/Start of Day 2  Have a thesis established  Have two events or characters that show your examples  Write topic sentences  Have at least one body paragraph completely done  Have a second body paragraph started or completed

Class Day #2: Introductions & Conclusions  Introduction Reminders:  Start with an attention getter:  Avoid Questions! Use lyrics, a thought provoking quote, discuss your topic  Transition or explain your attention and introduce the novel and author  State your thesis.  State your preview/projected organization (your two ways you’re proving your thesis. The two body paragraphs you just wrote about!)  Conclusion Reminders:  Restate your thesis and preview  End your paper by discussing your theme and leaving readers thinking about their lives and how they can change – thought provoking!

MLA Reminders  Times New Roman, Size 12  Header with last name and page number – also in Times New Roman, size 12  Paper Information: Name, Teachers Name, Class: Hour, Day Month Year  Evenly double spaced  Works Cited Page  Alphabetized  Reverse Indent  Evenly double spaced