“Every time you

smile at someone, it
is an act of love, a
gift to that person, a
beautiful thing.”

-Mother Teresa

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

 “Let no one ever
come to you without
leaving better and
happier. Be the
living expression of
kindness: kindness
in your face,
kindness in your
eyes, kindness in
your smile.”

-Mother Teresa

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

 Announcements

• Consultation Sign-up

• Origami Night

Wednesday November 24, 2010

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

 Today’s Schedule

1. Formal Essay Structure

2. Thesis Formula

3. Writer’s Workshop

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 HOOK
Introduction

THESIS

Body Paragraph

T.S
Supporting Body Paragraph
Details
C.S
Body Paragraph

Conclusion

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 An Effective Introduction

Hook
Engages interest
‣Question
Introduction ‣Quote
Transition
Details
‣Direct Statement
‣Statistic

Thesis

A one or two sentence summary of your

entire essay.

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 Basic Paragraph Structure

Topic Sentence (TS)

• Introduces the main idea
• Short, simple and focused

Body Paragraph

Concluding Sentence (CS)

Concludes main idea from TS

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 Basic Paragraph Structure

Supporting Details (SD)

• Explain ideas from TS
Body Paragraph • Provides new information & specific
examples
• Answers as many W5 + H questions

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 Basic Paragraph Structure

Summary
Statement
Statement
Personal Thesis
Reflection Conclusion

Closer
Hook

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 Basic Thesis Formula
describe
This essay will focus 1 focus 2

analyze
In this essay, I will focus 3
discuss
The following essay will

explore

E.g. The following essay will describe what made Terry so

special, how he showed me how to be persistent, and the
importance of being selfless.
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 Thesis Example 1

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

 Thesis Example 1

The following essay will reveal how I would like to be remembered

when I leave my school one day: being committed to helping
students learn and grow, creating a welcome learning
environment, and being a mentor to new teachers.

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 Thesis Example 3

In this essay I will share three lessons I would give myself when
I was a first year teacher: lesson planning should begin with
clear objectives, learn from other educators, and always remain
true to your teaching philosophy.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

 Homework

Introduction Paragraph
• Hook
• Transition Details
• Thesis Statement

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