R1-28-09

Previous Next = = = January 28, 2009 =

Reminders:

 * Arabic Tutorial Every Monday and Wednesday in room 1110.
 * Reading Expository Writing Formative Assessment Every Friday!

Directions (students know to do this):

 * 1) Get your folder and all of its contents from.
 * 2) Take out your notebook.
 * 3) Copy today's **learning objectives** and **homework**.

__Learning Objectives__ (write on the board and have students copy in their planner/notebook)
Students will:
 * Identify thesis statements and main points.
 * Organize expository texts in outline form.


 * 1. Finish Reading "Friendship"**
 * What is the topic?
 * What is the thesis?
 * Identify the main point(s) for each paragraph.
 * In the conclusion, identify where the author restated the thesis statement and summarized the main points.
 * Categorize the main points--what kind of information are they?
 * 2. Outlining the Text**
 * Students create an outline version of the elements identified:
 * I. Introduction**
 * Topic
 * Thesis Statement
 * II. Body**
 * Main Point
 * Support
 * Continue in this pattern for all paragraphs
 * III. Conclusion**
 * Restatement of thesis
 * Summary of Main Points