In your Reader’s/Writer’s Journal write the definition. There will be a quiz on Tuesday.

 holds a piece of writing together. Purpose: to set forth the writer’s perspective (point of view) on a subject.  good thesis is strong and assertive, and states clearly the writer’s position and lets readers know where the passage is going.  establishes consistent tone (writer’s attitude towards the subject).

 to form into a coherent (logical) unity or functioning whole.  to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning whole Following are several organizational patterns.

 show how things are alike and different useful when you want to show the differences and similarities between ideas, people, places, etc

 shows reasons and results useful when you want to show the reasons for and results of scientific experiments, historical events, etc

 shows the sequence in which events happen useful when you want to describe the steps in a procedure, tell the story of someone or something’s life, etc

 presents ideas and information starting with the most important to the least important point; order can be reversed useful when you want to present evidence, give reasons for an argument, etc

 points out location useful when you want to describe a place, position, setting, scene, etc

 Understand which structures (patterns) are used to organize ideas and information  Understand when the structure is useful (in what circumstance, or case, would you use the pattern

 Write responses in your Reader’s/ Writer’s Journal (pg 171). Turn the questions into your answer: Example: The organizational pattern I think the writer will use for the anecdote is _____________ (pick one from page 170). You did the “THINK” and the “INK.” Now we will “PAIR” and “SHARE!”

 Turn to a new page in your Reader’s/ Writer’s Journal.  Label the page: “Elephant Line-up” Venn Diagram (Don’t forget the Table of Contents) Venn Diagrams are used to compare and contrast things. You are going to compare and contrast African elephants and Indian elephants based on information from the article on page 171.

“Elephant Line-up” Venn Diagram (comparing two concepts) African elephants Differences Similarities Indian elephants Differences First thing listed First thing

Turn to a new page in your Reader’s/Writer’s Journal Title: “EL Short Answers pg. 172” (TOC!!) Please write the question, then write your answer to that question. We will share out at the end!

Write an essay explaining the advantages and disadvantages of taking the bus or driving your own car to school. What is the first thing you would do to prepare this essay? I hope someone said BRAINSTORM – but brainstorm what?

Taking the bus Differences Driving own car Differences Write an essay explaining the advantages and disadvantages of taking the bus or driving your own car to school. Similarities Fixed schedule Come and go anytime Turn to a new page in your Reader’s/Writer’s Journal and type the following in as your heading (and TOC) Yes…I want you to write this prompt too!

WHY??? Be sure to use the question as part of your answer, just the way you did with previous questions!

Do not write a complete essay. Only write the thesis statement (a single sentence or two). Example: In my mind there is no choice: riding a bus to school is the only way to go because of its many advantages.

Lesson 24: Establish a Controlling Impression or Coherent Thesis