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1. The Feminist Question (Quote) Justen Randy Kevin Maddy Andrew Haley Stop the Tobacco…(News) Chase Isaac Sara Mirage Belle Ann What is the Prize? (Announcement) Alexander Amber Mitch Brandon Andrew Symone The Right to Read (Background) Andre LendonSuzanna Logan Kennedy Allison Movie Tree Monopoly (Anecdote) Katie Joseph Malcolm Jordan B Ryan Glenn

2. Groups for Today PurpleRedBlue Jessica Jaime Summer Carlson Evan Briana Seth Joey Peyton Sam Henry Ivey ShaylaDaeshon Jackson Micah Jordan T. Natalie Yellow Orange Taylor Will Pauline Josh Mackenzie Elizabeth James Jackie Jeremy Hayley L

3. Groups for Today PurpleRedBlue Arlo Donnie Kelli Bobby NiaGia Anthony Brooke Spencer Morgan Alexis Aric Lynda Brandon Yellow Orange Jordan B. Abby Aubrey Hunter D. Heather Sally John Emily F Emily P Alisha Hunter Lynch Russ

4. Warm Up Word of the WeekPlethora means a lot. huge, a great amount (noun)Write a compound sentence using the word plethora.. Ex. There was a plethora of classes to choose from, but I always include music in my schedule. Remember, a compound sentence is two independent clauses joined together by a COMMA and a FANBOY. You try…

5. Warm Up Continued:Do the FATP and thesis statement for the following prompt: Writing Situation Imagine that you are the consumer reporter for your local newspaper. Select a product that many students are interested in buying, such as in-line skates or jeans. Directions for Writing Write an article that compares and contrasts two brands of that product and recommend the best choice.

6. Stand Up, Sit DownStargirl – Chapters 28 and 29 Questions to ponder while we read: What is the source of Stargirl’s speech in the State Oratorical Competition? When Susan wins the contest and is featured on the front page, Leo feels pride “welling” in himself. What emotions replace the pride as they drive into the MICA parking lot? Predictions?

8. Return QuizzesFile in Mini-Lessons Section of your notebook. Let’s Review!

9. Review 5 Different Ways to “Hook” your reader: Anecdote – a brief story that captures the essence of the issue or situation Quotation – A voice not your own that speaks to or exemplifies the problem or issue News – the writer gives the reader the who-what-where-when-why of a situation or issue Background – the writer gives a brief history of the issue or situation Announcement – the writer tells the reader what he or she is going to say about the issue or situation and takes a stand Always Question News Before Announcing! Mneumonic device to help you remember the ways to start an essay.

10. Thesis Statement Tells the reader what you are going to be writing about and works as a compass to guide the writer to stay on topic! Formula: Specific Subject + a particular stand, feeling, or feature

11. Thesis Statements Good  • Don’t cancel 24. • Pretty Little Liars should come back for many reasons. • SpongeBob Squarepants should be brought back. Bad  • Bringing back my favorite show will make me happy. • The public should get their favorite TV show back. • This TV show is mine and many other kids favorite, please bring it back.

12. More Examples: Good The Grinch movie expresses the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas fills the Grinch with feeling of happiness. Christmas changed the Grinch’s heart. *Even though the Grinch is an evil spirit, he comes to know the meaning of Christmas. Bad  The movie explains how Christmas is about giving. The Grinch hated Christmas and showed it daily, he finds to like Christmas. Even though the Grinch’s heart is made of coal, he should try doing good.

13. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER… Use a question as a THESIS STATEMENT! It must be a declarative sentence.

14. Supporting Details Facts – McClure was one of the top performing schools on the State test. Statistics – Ninety-six percent of eighth graders met or exceeded on the language arts portion of the test. Don’t use an unusually high percentage (99.9% of students agree.) Quotes – Mrs. Wing, principal of McClure Middle School reported, “McClure has the best students and staff; that is why we performed so well.” Have the person whom you are quoting be relevant to the topic. Anecdotes – My friends and I met twice a week to pop popcorn and pursue our goal of exceeding on the State test. Each supporting detail should be a paragraph of approximately equal length with your strongest detail last.

15. Now it’s your turn…Using the prompt at your table, do the following:1. Each person should write a thesis and three supporting details. 2. Once everyone has completed this, as a group, write a hook. Refer to your folder for a sample essay highlighting your assigned hook. 3. Then, mix and match the best thesis statement with the best supporting details. Write these, along with your hook, in the middle of your placemat. The Red Group will write an Anecdote, a brief story that captures the essence of the issue or situation, as their hook. The Orange Group will write a Quotation, a voice not your own that speaks to or exemplifies the problem or issue, as their hook. The Yellow Group will write News, the writer gives the reader the who-what-where-when-why of a situation or issue, for their hook. The Blue Group will write Background, the writer gives a brief history of the issue or situation, as their hook. The Purple Group will write an Announcement, the writer tells the reader what he or she is going to say about the issue or situation and takes a stand, as their hook. ***An example of the type of hook to be used by each group can be found in the folders on the table.

16. Example Placemat: Thesis: Supporting Details: Thesis: Thesis: Supporting Details: Supporting Details: Thesis: Supporting Details: Hook Thesis Supporting Details Combine the best from your group.

17. Placemat Prompt: Writing Situation Every year, millions of children write letters to Santa to put in their requests for Christmas gifts. Usually, Santa decided who gets gifts based on his famous Naughty and Nice List, However, this year, due to the bad economy, Santa has to cut down on the number of children he can bring gifts to; he can only grant the Christmas wishes for 100 children. Directions Write a letter to Santa to convince him that you should be one of the 100 children who receives gifts. Be sure to give him reasons and examples of why you deserve this honor over other children. Remember, you can make all of this up! Be creative, what would Santa want to hear?

18. What have you learned?