1. Do Now: Writing
“Possessions”

2. Copy Grammar Rule 4 in the “Tools” Section of your RAW Book
Common Error
Proof
Example
You’re
you’re=you are
You’re my favorite person!
Your
your=our
Your lunch is ready.
Grammar Rule 4

3. Think carefully about this statement
Read this quote: “Cut back on your possessions. The more you own, the more time you waste taking care of things.” – The Delany Sisters Think: In our society, success is often defined by how much we own. What if it were the opposite?
Think carefully about this statement

4. Your task today:
Write an essay explaining how possessions could be a burden.

5. Prompt: Write an essay explaining how possessions could be a burden.
For the next two minutes, write one sentence stating how possessions could be a burden. This can be your first sentence.
Hint: Use the language of the prompt to write your complete sentence.
Prompt: Write an essay explaining how possessions could be a burden.

6. Take a breath and indent.
Think of a character in a movie, television show, or book who has a possession that became a burden.
For the next four minutes, explain how this possession was burdensome or difficult. How did it affect this person’s life and the lives of those around them?

7. Take a breath and indent.
Think of a current or historical event in which someone has a possession that becomes a burden.
For the next four minutes, explain how this possession was burdensome or difficult. How did it affect this person’s life and the lives of those around them?

8. Take a breath and indent one more time.
In the next two minutes, end your essay by answering the question “so what?” - show your readers why this essay is important and meaningful.

9. Final Step!
Take three minutes to edit and revise your paper. Follow these steps:
Carefully and slowly re-read what you wrote.
Re-write sentences or add/delete words to make sure your point is clear.
Add transitions at the beginning of your paragraphs (first, for example, in addition)