1. Topic Sentence Generation
Juniors

2. SWBAT generate topic sentences for their research paper
Do NOW: Divide into topic groups
All Revenge research papers
All Appearance vs. reality research papers
All Power/Corruption research papers
Swap one piece of research with another group member.
Goal- See if their research helps your thesis

3. TOPIC SENTENCES
By now, you should have your thesis statement written and you should have your ideas to backup your thesis statement.
Thesis: Through relationships, and character interactions, Hamlet’s downfall was not being able to sort through what existed versus what did not exist
Idea 1: Belief that Ghost was real
How do you turn it into a topic sentence?
Ask yourself how that idea will help you prove your thesis
Example: One of the central problems in the play is whether or not the ghost is reliable and whether or not Hamlet actually interacted with the ghost.

4. GROUP DISCUSSION
With your groups discuss your ideas that will support your thesis.
Together, help each other write one of your topic sentences.

5. GROUP WHIP
We are going to go around the room and hear one topic sentence from each group.

6. EXIT SLIP
After writing one together, how do you feel about tackling the rest of your paper?
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