1. Aim: How can we improve upon our essay writing process
Aim: How can we improve upon our essay writing process?Topic: writing workshop
Do Now: List two areas where you feel your writing can be improved based on the feedback given to you on last essay

2. Thesis Statements What is a thesis statement?
-tells the reader what the essay will be about
-tells the reader what point you will be making
How do you write a good thesis statement?
-look at your outline or theme/task
*What are the main ideas and supporting ideas?
Once you have formulated a thesis you are ready to continue writing the essay

3. The Introduction *uses the theme and task
Communicates with a strong thesis statement - last sentence

4. The Body Paragraphs Thoroughly address all elements of the task
*use the rubric
*organize
*F.E.D.s= Facts, Examples,Details

5. The Conclusion
Whatever you do, no matter how tempting it might be, refrain from adding new information.
Borrows some materials from the theme
Repeats what was first stated in the introduction and proven in the body paragraphs