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More on the writing process…
Do Now
What is the most
important part of an
essay? What reasons
(support) can you give
for your answer?
Information
• OMAM the Essay
- major grade
- Rough Draft Due tomorrow
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Rift – (n.) a split, break, breach
Synonyms – crack, fissure, gap, cleft
Antonyms – reconciliation
Semblance – (n.) a likeness; an outward
appearance; an apparition
Synonyms - appearance, air, aura, facade
Antonyms – contrast, total lack, dissimilarity
Do Now
What is the most
important part of an
essay? What reasons
(support) can you give
for your answer?
Step 2: Rough Draft
• Use information from the prewrite
- these details should be organized
• Sloppy Copy
- this should NOT look like the final draft
- filled with errors
• Goal
- place thoughts on paper
- semblance of organization
Step 2: Rough Draft
• 1st Paragraph…. OH MY GOD HOW DO I START?
- must introduce the paper and topic
- provide direction for your reader
- thesis statement (topic sentence for essay)
• Begin by summarizing the book
- this should be brief and lack specific details
- final sentence of the paragraph will be the
thesis statement
Thesis Examples
1. George was justified in killing Lennie because it
protected him from being tortured, prevented
Lennie from killing others, and allowed George to
live his life.
2. George was not justified in killing Lennie because
it was murder, Lennie was his friend, and he
promised Lennie’s Aunt Clara he would care for
him.
3. People with power or strength prey on the
weaknesses of others, Of Mice and Men provides
many examples of how this occurs in society.
Thesis Statement
• Thesis
- the main point of your paper
- topic sentence for the essay
- very specific
• Includes
- three reasons (supporting ideas) for essay
- states your point clearly…
Introduction Paragraph
1. Introduce the book, summarize the main
ideas
2. Introduce the thesis, point of your paper
- provide direction for your reader