1. Test Prep/ Writing Lesson
TP: WWBAT review how to answer an extended response question HW: Newsela Article- read, annotate, and answer the multiple choice questions

2. When you begin writing an essay outline, use the following model as a guide:
I. INTRODUCTION: HOOK BACKGROUND Thesis Statement ______. II. BODY PARAGRAPH 1: Topic Sentence:_________________________________. Evidence and Explain x2 Concluding Statement III. BODY PARAGRAPH II: Evidence & Explain x 2 Concluding Statement IV. BODY PARAGRAPH III: Topic Sentence:________________________________ Evidence & Explain x2. Concluding statement:________________________________________ _. VI. CONCLUSION: Reconfirmed Thesis:_______________________________
If you use this rough guide and fill in the blanks as you are -researching your essay, you will find writing the essay so simple. You have all you need in front of you. It is researched and organized. All you have to do now is fill in the blanks with transition words and smooth language.

3. Remember
A Thesis Statement: In a sentence, state what you will prove in your essay. It must be the last sentence of your introduction.
Topic Sentence: A sentence where you explain what you will prove in the paragraph. This must be the first sentence in your paragraph!
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