7. Body Paragraphs and Topic Sentences

In class

1.  Sentence Editing (30 min.)  

• • Work as a group to edit/rewrite the sentences.
  • Editing – Lockdown Life (PDF)
  • Teacher’s Solutions

2.  Body Paragraphs and Thesis Statements

• • Review my outline
  • Write my topic sentences
  • Share outlines
  • Write each other’s topic sentences
    • Can you do this easily from organization and information in the outline?

3.  Outline to Presentation

• • Demonstration

Homework

Presentation Slides (by Wednesday, June 3 @ 7:30 p.m.)

• • Turn your outline into a PowerPoint or Slides presentation
    • You will give this presentation in class.
    • Oral essay

Persuasive Essay – 1st Draft (by Saturday, June 6 @ 8:00 p.m.)

• • In the same document file (insert a page break) on page 1
  • Write the first draft of your persuasive essay following all formatting rules
  • indented paragraphs, double-spaced