1. Everyday Edit
Open Class Notebook

2. ANALYZE this sample essay prompt. CREATE a thesis statement it.
Warm Up
After reading the popular opinion article, “I Wish I Were A Part of Generation X” by Christine Dawson and Blake Harris. Write an informative essay in which you delineate the reasons why these mid-30s teachers wish they were in Gen X.
ANALYZE this sample essay prompt. CREATE a thesis statement it.
Declaration:
Three reasons:
Combine to make a thesis:

3. Learning Goal
I can analyze a prompt and then use it to compose a hook, bridge sentence, and thesis statement.

4. P- Pull Apart That Prompt
As you read “The Five Generations Living in America,” you likely noted that Gen Z is also known as the “Boomlets.” Therefore, the Baby Boomers and the much younger iGen have much in common. Write an informative essay which compares the Baby Boom generation to your iGen generation. Use specific examples and citations from the text to reinforce your analysis.
Create Declaration (sentence)
List 3 Reasons Why
Combine . Write your thesis.
Practice – We do (guided)

5. P- Pull Apart That Prompt
Historians have explained that Generation X earned its name by being a stark contrast to those generations which came before and after it. After reading Dr. Jill Novak’s text, “The Five Generations Living in America,” consider what makes Generation X distinct from other generations in this country. Write an explanatory essay which contrasts Generation X to at least three other generations which came before or after it. Remember to use the text to support your conclusions.
Create Declaration (sentence)
List 3 Reasons Why
Combine . Write your thesis.
Practice – We do (guided)

6. P- Pull Apart That Prompt
The Greatest Generation refers to people born before After reading about this generation in “The Five Living Generations in America” by Dr. Jill Novak, compose an explanatory essay in which you analyze how this group of people earned the esteemed title of “The Greatest.” Be sure to support these reasons with evidence from the text.
Create Declaration (sentence)
List 3 Reasons Why
Combine . Write your thesis.
Practice – Talk with partner then help teacher while teacher plays the role of student?

7. P- Pull Apart That Prompt
The years 1946 through 1964 gave us the Baby Boomers. After reading about this generation in “The Five Living Generations in America” by Dr. Jill Novak, compose an informative essay in which you analyze why this generation is so distinct. Be sure to support these reasons with evidence from the text.
Create Declaration (sentence)
List 3 Reasons Why
Combine . Write your thesis.
Practice – Talk with partner then help teacher while teacher plays the role of student?

8. P- Pull Apart That Prompt
The two youngest living generations are frequently discussed together: Millennials and iGen. Read “The Five Living Generations in America,” by Dr. Jill Novak, and “The Differences Between Older and Younger Generations.” Next, write an informative essay in which you delineate the similarities and at least one difference between these two young generations. You must use the text to support your conclusions.
Create Declaration (sentence)
List 3 Reasons Why
Combine . Write your thesis.
Practice – Talk with partner then help teacher while teacher plays the role of student?

9. QUIZ TIME Open Socrative.
Log in using your ROOM NAME & STUDENT ID NUMBER

10. Definitions
Hook- a sentence or two that gets the reader interested in the topic
Bridge- a sentence that connects the hook to the thesis by mentioning the author and the text by name
Thesis- MOST IMPORTANT sentence that states the three topics you will address in body paragraphs

11. Intro Paragraph Part Sort
Inside = pull DESKS together
Outside = retrieve ENVELOPE.
TAKE TURNS reading each strip of paper aloud.
SORT into three categories: hooks, bridges, theses
CREATE three introductory paragraphs in response to prompts from last week’s quiz.
Let me know when you finish! MRS. G must check all work.

12. Hook Writing
I can analyze a prompt and then use it to compose a hook, bridge sentence, and thesis statement.
WE do
PAIR of you do
YOU do

13. Exit Ticket EXPERT ON WANT MORE HELP ME?!?
What information from class do I fully understand now?
What information do you sort of understand but need more practice?
HELP ME?!?
I am still confused on _________ and would like more help.

14. Metacognition
CONSIDER the activities we used to learn about prompts, thesis, and intro paragraphs.
DETERMINE which activity (guided notes in OneNote, Socrative quiz, sorting game, writing our own) was most helpful to you and explain why.