Agenda, March 11

Due at the end of class: Character Analysis Essay

• 5 paragraphs
• Name, Date, and Period in upper left corner
• Interesting Title Centered
• Double spaced  / No blank lines between paragraphs
• Easy to read, 12 pt font

1) Your thesis
2) Introduction Strategies (pick one):

• Summarize the novel in 3-4 sentences
• Explain the theme of the novel
• Define a good person
• Your introduction should include the author and the title. The title should be italicized.
• Your introduction should conclude with your thesis

3) Conclusion strategies. Connect the novel to the real world:

• Explain why this character is important
• Explain what you learned from the character
• Explain why the book is important
• Evaluate your character: is your character a good person?

4) Writing time

This weekend: 

• Study all Vocab
• Study all 6 sentence types (what's a compound sentence?)
• Practice an Everyday Edit
• Review Of Mice and Men