1. How can I make my writing interesting?
To know what is a run-on and complete sentence.
To understand the components of a complete sentence and when there is a run-on sentence.
To be able to begin writing a variety of sentences in order to create an effect on the audience/reader.
Dependent Clause; Independence Clause; Simple;
Compound; Complex; Conjunctions; Comma;
Active and Passive Voice

2. In your groups, you will re-write this paragraph so that there are no run-on sentences. You can use simple, compound and complex sentences. Don’t forget your transitional words.
Well, to start with my hair looked terrible and then the science teacher called on me to give my oral report and I was counting on having another day at least to get ready for it and when I got to English class I realized I had left my purse in science class and I didn’t have time to go back and get it and to top it off Mrs. Edmunds gave us a surprise quiz on our reading assignments.

3. Why do we have to write essays, sir?
To know the conventions/ingredients to writing essays.
To understand the importance of following a structure to an essay.
To be able to evaluate the effectiveness of persuasive essays. Were you persuaded?
Point; Evidence; Explanation;
Link; Thesis; Hook;

4. Point; Evidence; Explanation;
The Essay
So I’ve been getting you excited for writing essays!
What are the basic parts of an essay?
I want to see what you know already?
Point; Evidence; Explanation;
Link; Thesis; Hook;

5. To know the conventions/ingredients to writing essays.
An essay does NOT have to always be 5 paragraphs longs! I’ve written a 40-page essay with many paragraphs and points.

6. To know the conventions/ingredients to writing essays.
To understand the important of following a structure to an essay.
It’s very popular in North America to compare pre-college/university essays to a hamburger. *rolls eyes*

7. Point; Evidence; Explanation;
To know the conventions/ingredients to writing essays.
To understand the important of following a structure to an essay.
The thesis statement (a.k.a., your argument) is the most important part of the essay.
When you start writing your essays, you must choose ONE sided argument and PROVE IT!
Let’s complete this worksheet on thesis statements.
Point; Evidence; Explanation;
Link; Thesis; Hook;

8. Point; Evidence; Explanation;
To understand the important of following a structure to an essay. To be able to evaluate the effectiveness of persuasive essays. Were you persuaded?
For homework, you had to read about year-long schooling vs. Summer holidays.
What were your general thoughts and feelings towards the subject? Did your feelings change about the subject?
Point; Evidence; Explanation;
Link; Thesis; Hook;

9. What is the thesis of the essay?
Does the essay have a hook? What is it?
What are the student’s points to prove their thesis?
How many paragraphs does the essay have?
5. In your opinion, which piece of evidence was the strongest to prove his/her point? Explain why.
6. Did you feel like you learned something from reading this essay? What do you think could have made the essay better or convincing?
From the outline that I gave you on the basic structure of an essay, what do you think the student needs to improve on or further develop?

10. /5 – You have strong knowledge of the essay’s topic
/5 – You have strong knowledge of the essay’s topic. /5 – Written in full sentences. /5- You are using keywords regarding the structure of the essay effectively. /5- You are able to evaluate the effectiveness of the essay expressing its thesis.

11. Point; Evidence; Explanation;
To understand the importance of following a structure to an essay. To be able to evaluate the effectiveness of persuasive essays. Were you persuaded?
Thesis: Marijuana should (not) be legalized.
What’s an “issue”?
In your groups, I want you to great a t-chart. Positives and Negatives of using Marijuana. (7-minutes)
After, we are going read an essay, and then deconstruct the essay.
Point; Evidence; Explanation;
Link; Thesis; Hook;

12. Point; Evidence; Explanation;
To be able to evaluate the effectiveness of persuasive essays. Were you persuaded?
What is the thesis of the essay?
Does the essay have a hook? What is it?
What are the student’s points to prove their thesis?
How many paragraphs does the essay have?
5. In your opinion, which piece of evidence was the strongest to prove his/her point? Explain why.
6. Did you feel like you learned something from reading this essay? What do you think could have made the essay better or convincing?
From the outline that I gave you on the basic structure of an essay, what do you think the student needs to improve on or further develop?
Point; Evidence; Explanation;
Link; Thesis; Hook;

13. Point; Evidence; Explanation;
To be able to evaluate the effectiveness of persuasive essays. Were you persuaded?
Thesis: Video games have a negative effect on youth.
As a class, let’s brainstorm some ideas about the negative effects of video games.
You will write an essay as a group. This is to help you understand how to structure an essay before you start writing one.
Thursday, we have the computer lab booked.
Point; Evidence; Explanation;
Link; Thesis; Hook;

14. Legalizing