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Join Mr. Verlin at South Philadelphia High School on October 23, 2014, for a Julius Caesar review session focusing on crafting an intro with thesis statement identifying Cassius’s character, supported with play details. Learn essay writing, pre-planning, drafting, and practice tests with Cassius as protagonist. Utilize Composition Workshop exercises and video excerpts to locate specific lines and develop a strong thesis and draft. Enhance your writing skills in this engaging session!
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Mr. Verlin South Philadelphia High School October 23, 2014 Julius Caesar in review
Preliminaries • Complete the introduction writing exercise on p. 38 of Composition Workshop.
Objectives: • The students will be able to write an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement identifying Cassius’s character and supporting it with at least 2 specific details from the play.
Focus Lesson: Julius Caesar… • Essay Writing • Pre-plan • Thesis (1 sentence) • Support (>= 4 sentences) • Draft: pre-write -> paragraph(s) • Practice Test: Cassius as the protagonist • Video excerpt • Location of specific lines • T5WS -> Thesis • Draft