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Idea

Learning Targets
  1. I can summarize my book into 3-4 sentences to introduce my essay. 
  2. I can identify major themes that are important in my book.
  3. I can synthesize my big idea themes into a theme statement thesis. 
  4. I can identify evidence (quotes)  from the book to support my theme statement.
  5. 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?

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