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Friday, April 27, 2012. Thesis: Foundation. Provides a firm base of support & strength Sets the outline of the building. Outline: Frame. Built on top of foundation. Gives shape and organization. Separates & arranges the rooms & spaces. Draw This. Example Prompt:.
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Thesis: Foundation • Provides a firm base of support & strength • Sets the outline of the building
Outline: Frame • Built on top of foundation. • Gives shape and organization. • Separates & arranges the rooms & spaces.
Prompt: Should High Schoolers be able to graduate early if they meet all requirements? If school administrators are looking for a way to improve the high school experience, they should allow students with the proper credits to graduate a year early.
Prompt: Should High Schoolers be able to graduate early if they meet all requirements? If school administrators are looking for a way to improve the high school experience, they should allow students with the proper credits to graduate a year early.
Prompt: Should High Schoolers be able to graduate early if they meet all requirements?
Prompt: Should High Schoolers be able to graduate early if they meet all requirements?
Prompt: Should High Schoolers be able to graduate early if they meet all requirements?
Prompt: Should High Schoolers be able to graduate early if they meet all requirements?
Reading Comprehension We use the same color coding system for highlighting expository texts. Green = The main idea or point of a paragraph or section Yellow= Reasons, Details, or Facts (RDF’s) that support the main idea Red/Pink= Evidence or explanations of the RDF’s Blue= Details that do not directly support the thesis added for interest or narrative portions of an essay or paragraph
Now, Make a T-Chart of your Essay • Check Yo self! • What is: • Unclear? • Under-supported? • Unorganized?