Idea
Learning Targets
- I can summarize my book into 3-4 sentences to introduce my essay.
- I can identify major themes that are important in my book.
- I can synthesize my big idea themes into a theme statement thesis.
- I can identify evidence (quotes) from the book to support my theme statement.
- I can explain how the quotes relate to my theme statement explaining the evidence.
STRETCH Out your Ideas!
Intro Checklist: If any of these are missing..add them in. Use your graphic organizer for help.
____1. Lead/Hook
____2. Summary
____3. Major Themes
____4. Theme Statement
1. In each body paragraph
- Draw a BOX
around the transitions used (introductory phrase like for example..) If you did not use these, add them!
- Draw a dotted line _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ under where you introduce each quote. Add at least ONE more sentence explaining the scene of what was happening when this quote was said answering: (Who, what, when, where, why).
- Underline ________________ the explanation of how the quote relates to your theme statement. Add two additional sentences explaining HOW your quote teaches the lesson. How is your protagonist feeling?
around the transitions used (introductory phrase like for example..) If you did not use these, add them!
- Draw a dotted line _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ under where you introduce each quote. Add at least ONE more sentence explaining the scene of what was happening when this quote was said answering: (Who, what, when, where, why).
- Underline ________________ the explanation of how the quote relates to your theme statement. Add two additional sentences explaining HOW your quote teaches the lesson. How is your protagonist feeling?
