Hello all! This week we will be drafting a writing assignment on the theme of Cleopatra and will polish them over the break. Remember that we have decided that the theme is "coming of age." We will be drafting these in class and discussing them/proofreading with peers. Your final draft is due when you return (Wednesday, 11/9). Here is what will be required. We will be discussing all of this in class, step-by-step.
I. 3 paragraphs
A. Introduction/thesis paragraph
B. Body paragraph 1
1. Topic sentence
2. (4) pieces of supporting evidence/details from the story that confirm the theme
3. Transition sentence
C. Closing paragraph
1. Refer back to the plot (we will discuss this in class)
2. Closing thoughts
3. Concluding sentence
II. Format
A. Typed
B. Times New Roman, size 12
C. Double-spaced
D. Header (we will discuss in class)
Please, please, please keep track of the graphic organizers on which we will be working and bring them to class each day. Let's get some writing done! :)
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