LOTF 1.2

LOTF 1.2

Do Now: What are some theme words for LOTF? In notability, create a word web.

Today's Objectives:

• to consider Golding's relationship to his characters and
• to discuss how and why characters act the way they do
• to create theme statements
• to draft thesis statements which connect theme statements to selected characters

Agenda:

1) Do Now
2) Vocab

3) In writing groups, share theme word webs and character graphic organizers

4) Review the thesis statement section of the Writing Manual

5) Draft possible thesis statements (each student should write his/her own)

6) Summarizer: Review the 6 characteristics of an effective thesis statement-- are any of the characteristics missing from your draft of a thesis statement?

Homework: Revise your draft of a thesis statement.