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The VLT Monday and Tuesday, Oct 13 th and 14th

The VLT Monday and Tuesday, Oct 13 th and 14th. It is a summative You have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete There are two articles to read You will have the task of writing an Informational Essay 500 word minimum.

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The VLT Monday and Tuesday, Oct 13 th and 14th

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  1. The VLT Monday and Tuesday, Oct 13th and 14th • It is a summative • You have 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete • There are two articles to read • You will have the task of writing an Informational Essay 500 word minimum

  2. Write your name on the inside cover of the book • This is your book • You are responsible for this book • Do NOT take home. After using, return the book to the shelve.

  3. Use Data From both articles to create a new main idea Thesis for essay _______________ _______________ Supporting Details Text 1 1.____________________ 2. ___________________ Supporting Details Text 2 1.___________________ 2.___________________ Main idea_____________ and support__________ ___________________ 1. _________________ ___________________ 2. _________________ ___________________ 3. _________________ ___________________ + =

  4. Thesis for essay _______________ _______________ Supporting Details Text 1 1.____________________ 2. ___________________ Supporting Details Text 2 1.___________________ 2.___________________ Final product Main idea_____________ Support______________ 1. _________________ ___________________ 2. _________________ ___________________ 3. _________________ ___________________ = + 500 word Informational Essay

  5. First, Find the main idea • This step is critical! • With a timed writing, you have to know the main idea before reading, so that you can spot the details you will use, AS YOU READ. • This saves time and allows you to begin formulating your essay earlier.

  6. Watch for clues as you pre-read. The writer will repeat words, phrases and ideas to focus on the Central Point/Main Idea. These words will show up in the Title, First and Last Paragraph. These words will let you know how the author feels about the Main Idea. Read the title, the preview and the first paragraph. On your sheet of paper, make a list of repeated words or ideas. How does the author feel about what he is writing about?

  7. PrACTICE

  8. If there are 2 articles, You will need to do this for each article First, Find the main idea • You can spot the details you will use, AS YOU READ. • This step is critical! • This saves time and allows you to begin formulating your essay earlier.

  9. Let’s practice • Unit 2 • Analyze pages…..

  10. Find the main idea of text 1 Write the main idea by the title As you read, mark the text noting details that support the main idea Make notes in the margin. Example of MI Detail supporting MI Quote supporting MI

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