1. Welcome to Family Wednesday September 18, 2013

2. Content Objective:  We will practice stretching one paragraph into a five- paragraph essay by creating an outline for each.  We will be able to list the similarities and differences between them in a double bubble map.

3. Color-code the paragraph titled “Gabe and MC.” Green means Go = Introduction and Conclusion Yellow means Slow Down = Reasons, Details, or Facts Red means Stop= Explain what you mean

4. Fill in the informal outline for the paragraph. Remember to use only a few key words for each sentence.

5. Now do the same activity for the essay titled “Gabe and MC.” Green means Go = Introduction and Conclusion Yellow means Slow Down = Reasons, Details, or Facts Red means Stop= Explain what you mean

6. The E’s:  Examples = Pick events from the story that are examples of the theme or message.  Explanations =Explain why you think the way you do.  Evidence =Give proof.  Experiences =Tell about similar events from your life.  Elaboration = Give more detail.

7. With your shoulder partner, create a Double-Bubble map for a paragraph and an essay. Compare and Contrast

8. Content Objective:  We will practice stretching one paragraph into a five- paragraph essay by creating an outline for each.  We will be able to list the similarities and differences between them in a double bubble map.