1. Aim: How can we incorporate transitional words in our writing? Do Now: Answer the following questions: 1. What is one theme from Of Mice and Men? 2. Which characters exemplify this theme? 3. Which moments illustrate this theme? 4. How does the theme help develop the plot of Of Mice and Men?

2. Let’s write a paragraph about theme! 1. What is one theme from Of Mice and Men?2. Which characters exemplify this theme?3. Which moments illustrate this theme? 4. How does the theme help develop the plot of Of Mice and Men?

3. Paragraph Format Topic Sentence – What is one theme from Of Mice and Men? Transition - Generalizing Provide Example – Which characters exemplify this theme? Transition - Exemplifying Explain Example – Which moments illustrate this theme? Transition – Illustration Connect Example – How does this theme help develop the plot? Transition – Consequence, Restatement & Summarizing