Monday, March 17, 2014

Lesson Objectives:
I can…

• Learn a new brushstroke
• Write using Action Verbs
• Reconsider how to approach a prompt
• Brainstorm possible topics for an expository prompt
• develop a thesis statement

Hand In:

• Independent Reading Log #25
• I.R. Log (Extra Credit)
• Drama of the Week (Extra Credit)

Reminder:

• Annotated Bibliography is due MONDAY, March 23rd to be considered "on time."
• 6 Entries are required for full credit

Opening:
1. After returning the Brushstrokes packet, turn to page 26.

• Read and mark-up the text
• Define "Action Verbs" near the heading

2. Read the instruction for Activity 5.

Work Period:

3. Read the activity aloud, then consider powerful verbs that replace the weak and "to be" verbs.

• Use a thesaurus

4. Locate other options for the word ran on page 28.  

Sample Expository Writing Prompt:

5. What is our process for approaching a prompt?

• Review "Read, Think, Write" format.

6. Attack the prompt by rewriting the prompt as a question

• What's your answer?
• What makes you think so?
• Brainstorm reasons
• Brainstorm examples
• Personal
• Global

Closing:
7. Write a "working thesis" for the prompt

• answer the question
• guide the reader with an opinion about "why" you answer the way you do.