2. What part of the short story can I analyze?
To know what makes an effective thesis statement.
To understand the importance of a clear, concise and arguable thesis statement is to an essay.
To be able to start brainstorming and reflecting on what you will be analyzing in your short story so that you can start developing a thesis statement.
Hook; Thesis; Introduction; Point; Evidence; Explain;
Link; Direct Quotation; Citation; Paraphrase

3. Complete the worksheet.
To know what makes an effective thesis statement.
To understand the importance of a clear, concise and arguable thesis statement is to an essay.
REVIEW!
Complete the worksheet.
Each group should choose at least 2 thesis statements, and share it with the class.
Students judge whether their thesis statements are effective.
Hook; Thesis; Introduction; Point; Evidence; Explain;
Link; Direct Quotation; Citation; Paraphrase

4. To know what makes an effective thesis statement.
To understand the importance of a clear, concise and arguable thesis statement is to an essay.
Read the exemplar essay. Take notes on the strengths and weaknesses of the essay.
Then in your groups, decide what is effective and ineffective about the essay.
Share.
Hook; Thesis; Introduction; Point; Evidence; Explain;
Link; Direct Quotation; Citation; Paraphrase

5. Work on your short stories and thesis statements.
To understand the importance of a clear, concise and arguable thesis statement is to an essay.
To be able to start brainstorming and reflecting on what you will be analyzing in your short story so that you can start developing a thesis statement.
Work on your short stories and thesis statements.
Make notes. Read through the handouts I gave you on essay writing.
Hook; Thesis; Introduction; Point; Evidence; Explain;
Link; Direct Quotation; Citation; Paraphrase

6. Consolidation Have a great March Break!
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