Essay Format
How many sentences in a thesis statement?
one!
When he went home.
Run-on, fragment, sentence?
Fragment
What is the difference between a thesis and a topic sentence?
Thesis is for the full essay.
Topic Sentence is for one paragraph in the essay.
What is Ms. Burke's favorite color?
Purple
How long is the test designed to take? How much time do you have?
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
To answer the question and list your THREE points!
I went to school today, we wrote an essay.
Is this sentence grammatically correct? If yes, why? If no, how would you fix it?
Comma splice—
I went to school today. We wrote an essay.
OR
I went to school today, and we wrote an essay.
Which thesis is stronger? Why?
PROMPT: Compare and contrast Diana and Anne.
1. Diana and Anne have many similarities and differences.
OR
2. Diana and Anne are both creative, both imaginative, though Anne is more extroverted than Anne.
2. Diana and Anne are both creative, both imaginative, though Anne is more extroverted than Anne.
Number one strategy for any writing responses?
make a plan! fill out a graphic organizer.
What can you do once you finish your MCAS exam?
Read, Sleep
Why should you restate your thesis in your conclusion paragraph?
Answer varies
What are some phrases/words you should never use in your essays? Pick two.
Pronouns — I, we, us, you, etc.
"This shows that"
"I know this because"
What would be the second paragraph topic sentence for this thesis?
PROMPT: What are some challenges Rex faces in Free Lunch?
THESIS: In Free Lunch, Rex is bullied by classmates, is insecure about his family's economic status, and is undermined by his teachers.
Second topic sentences:
A challenge Rex faces is he is insecure about his family's economic status.
What is the number one strategy to use on multiple choice questions?
Go back to the text!!!!!!!!!
TRUE/FALSE -- We have recess on MCAS day.
FALSE -- we have an OUTDOOR break for 10 minutes (5 minutes transition, 10 minutes on break, 5 minutes transition). No sports, but yes outdoor time to de-stress and get a break
Hook
Summaries
Thesis
What is tone? Do you have an example?
Tone tells us how the author (or the narrator or viewpoint character) feels about the subject matter.
OR
It's how the author wants the reader to feel.
Make topic sentences for this thesis:
Diana and Anne are both caring, courageous, and intelligent.
Diana and Anne are both caring.
Diana and Anne are both courageous.
Diana and Anne are both intelligent.
How should you use your note sheet for multiple choice questions (Write it!) ?
Question #
Answer:
Evidence:
What should you bring into the testing room on the day of ELA MCAS?
Book, pencil, water bottle, school-appropriate sweatshirt
If you are comparing and contrasting two texts/characters/ideas, how would you format your three body paragraphs?
Body Paragraph 1: A similarity/difference they share
Body Paragraph 2: A similarity/difference they share
Body paragraph 3: A difference/similarity they share
Simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words “like” or “as.”
Metaphor is a comparison between two things that are otherwise unrelated.
Make a thesis from these three topic sentences.
PROMPT: Compare and contrast Diana and Anne from Anne of Green Gables.
1. Diana and Anne are both good students.
2. Also, Anne and Diana are both imaginative.
3. However, Anne is certainly louder than Diana.
All groups write on paper for points!
What is the first thing you should do when the test starts?
Draw a graphic organizer and save it for your essay later !
Draw a detailed graphic organizer on your scratch paper !
(all groups draw one in order to steal points)
Teacher Checks Paper