Reading: The Main Idea 1. Pre-read to predict the main idea. a. Title b. Pictures c. 1 st sentence of each paragraph with a range 2. Make a prediction and write it down. 3. Listen (Read). 4. Review: does the prediction square with the reading? 1. Yes: continue 2. No: re-read and re-predict as necessary 5. Revise the prediction as necessary.

Writing: The Essay 1. Introduce the topic. a. Think about what it means. b. Write down words describing your feelings. c. Choose the most intense emotion and form a sentence = THESIS. 2. Establish support for the thesis. a. Ask “why do you feel that way?” Think! b. Write down words explaining why (2 max.). c. Form 1 sentence using each word = TOPIC SENT.

Writing: The Essay 3. Establish specific supporting evidence. a. Think about the 5Ws. b. Jot these down. c. Select the most important and note them under their respective topic sentences in the “Specific Supporting Evidence” section.