Class 9/26/07

Illustration Planning Exercise:

Toapply all the concepts and skills that we discussed in class on Monday and you read in your text, we will complete the following exercise. In this exercise, you will draft an effective thesis statement, an introduction using one of the introduction strategies we have learned, three body paragraphs that rely on specific relevant examples for support, and a conclusion. Remember that a thesis statement is not a statement of fact ( ie. “There are many reasons for X;” “I will be explaining why X is Y;” etc.). A thesis statement is something that is provable and that you will prove through your essay (ie. X is an excellent example of Y because of A, B, and C.) Your introduction should effectively introduce not only your topic but also your thesis statement, the specific point you are going to make in your essay. Your thesis statement should be at the very end of your introduction. As you develop your body paragraphs, be sure to use the skills we have already learned—description and narration and use good, specific examples. Finally, your conclusion should effectively sum up your paper in a single paragraph. It is your last chance to let your reader see your point of view and convince them to view the situation as you do. What follows is an outline that you will turn in with the draft of your essay by the end of class. You can copy and paste it into word. This exercise will count as both a quick write and quiz grade. After you complete the outline, write your essay. Your outline and essay are due on Wednesday, October 3, 2007.

Here's your Outline:

Topic: p185 in SWW. Use the one you picked for homework on the previous blog/

Introduction strategy you will use:

Introduction: Revise the one that you submitted for your blog--it should be about 1/2 a page long and end with your thesis

Body Paragraph #1
Example #1
Example #2
Example #3

Body Paragraph #2
Example #1
Example #2
Example #3
Body Paragraph #3
Example #1
Example #2
Example #3


Conclusion--revise the one that you submitted for homework.

Mrs. M