Monday, 10/6

Pre--
Late Assignments--turn into basket.
Take Prefix Quiz.
When you finish, you may continue to compile evidence/quotes from the Odyssey into your Notebook.

Lesson--
Essay Writing: Thesis, Outline, Arguments and Evidence.

Writing process:
1. Brainstorm
2. Compose a Thesis and Outline
      Thesis: specific and analytic
      Outline: 3 topics you will cover in each paragraph, each of which is based in the thesis.
       Ex: In the Odyssey, Homer uses the Sirens to symbolize Odysseus' ability to make it past
              temptations and achieve his nostos.
3. Gather Evidence - quotes that prove your thesis.
4. Organize into three separate arguments, three separate body paragraphs.
      Sample Body Paragraph:
          Sentence 1: Topic (see above)
          Sentence 2: Evidence (For example, Homer writes... "the Sirens...".)
          Sentence 3: Commentary (This shows that...)
          Sentence 4: Evidence #2/further explanation
          Sentence 5: Commentary/Explanation
          Sentence 6: Conclusion/Transition (reference your thesis, move into your next sentence)
5. Ask, "Does my evidence really prove my claim? Should I change my evidence or my claim if they do not match?


Post--
Write your three body paragraphs in your Journal section, underneath your thesis and reading notes. Label them each "Body Paragraph 1, 2, or 3"

HW--
Organization & Journal Checks tomorrow--be organized
LT Reading by Block Day (1st Period Thurs., 4th Period Wed.,)