1. HAPPY FRIDAY! Of Mice and Men test

2. Today’s objectives Last minute OMM questions? Did we talk about Curley’s wife? Assess reading skills and knowledge of OMM Reflect on argument essays

3. Directed reflection. Perform tasks; consider questions. On your essay…. Underline your thesis. Does it take a clear position? Underline topic sentences. Do they clearly support your thesis? Circle specific support (evidence) used. What types of examples are given? Is there a variety? Star the paragraph(s) that include(s) the concession/refutation. Highlight transition words/phrases. Find three verbs that could be upgraded and change them (you can use the list of verbs on your RIP word list). Writing Reflection