Writing to Inform

Write your theme!

Possible Theme! It is important to celebrate what makes you different!

Sample Introduction Everyone has something that makes them important. Everyone is different, and that’s okay. In the film, Finding Nemo, there are many things that make each character unique. Disney’s Pixar teaches that it is important to celebrate what makes you different. yellow= hook and backgroun d Purple= bridge White= thesis

Assertions- Introduce the main idea about the evidence without just being evidence The movie features sharks With unique tastes. The main character shows having physical limitation doesn’t hold one back There are many unique personalities In the fish tank

Body Paragraph Assertion to support thesis : Not the textual evidence, but the topic of evidence-see last slide for examples Transition- Set up what is happening the story for the evidence you’re about to present Textual Evidence- If you have the story, it’s a word for word quote If you are using a film, then paraphrase what happens in the movie

Body Paragraphcont. Interpretation: Restate the evidence in a new way Justification: Prove how/why your evidence connects to and proves your assertion and thesis.

Annotation of Introductions BOX the hook and backgroun d UNDERLINE the bridge HIGHLIGHT the thesis statement-double underline the theme the writer is proving

Agenda Introduction Annotation Practice Sample Body Paragraph Peer Edit Write Paragraphs-final draft Pass back work Silent Reading/Questions Finding Dory

Sample Body Paragraph #1 The movie features sharks with unique tastes. While Marlin is trying to find Nemo, he and Dory meet some unusual sharks. The sharks are unusual because they claim, “Fish are friends, not food!” (Finding Nemo). Marlin and Dory meet Bruce, Chum, and Anchor; three sharks who don’t eat fish. These sharks celebrate being different by supporting each other in their alternative lifestyle. They hold meetings to keep each other accountable to not eat fish. Also, Chum and Anchor try to intervene when Bruce smells Dory’s blood. At the end of the film, you see Dory and the sharks are still friends. The sharks differences allow them to create friendships with fish. These sharks are different and they are some of the best characters. They show being different is something to aspire to. People love how they’re different, thus showing being different is a cool

Homework 1. Write rough draft on binder paper 2. Read 500 pages due 12/4