Write about perceiving something from the eyes of an animal Perhaps you will perceive finding food to eat from the eyes of a cheetah Maybe you will discuss taking a walk from the eyes of a kangaroo ID: 594361
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Creative Writing Prompt:Write about perceiving something from the eyes of an animal. Perhaps you will perceive finding food to eat from the eyes of a cheetah? Maybe you will discuss taking a walk from the eyes of a kangaroo?Remember – ½ page minimum and write in full sentences! Use plenty of detail!
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9/8/15Slide2
Vocabulary #2Thesis Statement WritingAgenda 9/8/15Slide3
FrigidSlide4
FrigidAdjective
Definition: freezing
Sentence: When the Titanic sank, passengers froze to death in the frigid water.Slide5
Extraneous Slide6
Extraneous Adjective
Definition: unnecessary; unneeded
Sentence: By using extraneous quotes, the sign becomes misleading. Slide7
DelugeSlide8
DelugeNoun
Definition: a downpour of water
Sentence: A deluge caused the streets to flood and people to evacuate their homes to escape the water.Slide9
Diminutive Slide10
Diminutive Adjective
Definition: small; miniature
Sentence: The diminutive bunny fit in the palm of her hand.Slide11
Implement
Silently consider this diagram and what it means...Slide12
ImplementKeeping in mind your thoughts on the diagram, write a sentence using the word Implement after watching this clip...Slide13
Implement
Verb
Definition:
t
o put into effect
Sentence: Joy is trying to implement a plan on Riley’s first day of school. Slide14
What is a thesis statement? What do you remember from last year?Thesis StatementSlide15
Thesis Statementhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx2-PcBzZjo Slide16
What a thesis statement is notA title is not a thesis statement:Title:My first smoking experienceThesis:Though many young people think smoking is stylish, I discovered smoking is a disgusting habit with many health risks.Slide17
A question is not a thesisQuestion:Why do people eat so much fast food?Thesis:The American diet has become unhealthy and low in quality because of our demand for efficiency. (Though a thesis statement may begin as a question)Slide18
An announcement is not a thesisOpinion:My paper will tell you why people don’t accept differences.Thesis:We often don’t accept people different from ourselves out of fear, ignorance or learned prejudice. (Though a thesis statement expresses your opinion or position about a topic)Slide19
Why a thesis?A thesis statement declares what you intend to prove.A thesis gives your work focus.A good thesis statement makes the difference between a thoughtful informed essay and a simple retelling of facts or opinions.Slide20
What a good thesis statement is:RestrictedIt limits or narrows the topic.UnifiedIt expresses one major idea about the topic.SpecificIt uses specific language to convey to the reader the direction of the paper.Slide21
Process for developing a thoughtful thesisSlide22
How do I develop my thesis?Decide on your topicNarrow your topicPut your topic in a sentenceAdd your argument, viewpoint, or opinionAdd specific language to guide the direction of your argumentUse the thesis testSlide23
The Thesis TestDoes your thesis inspire the reader to ask, “How?” or “Why?”Would a reasonable reader NOT respond with “Duh!” or “So what?” or “Gee, no kidding!” or “Who cares?”Does your thesis take a position?Does your thesis provide an idea of the examples, explanations and/or evidence you might use?If you answer “No” to any of these questions, what chanbges must you make in order for you thesis to pass this test?Slide24
Are these good thesis statements?Terrorism should not happen.I enjoy white water rafting.Hip hop is the best thing that had happened to music in twenty years.Though many people dismiss hip hop as offensive, hip hop music offers urban youth an important opportunity for artistic expression.Steroid abuse.
Steroids, even those legally available, are addictive and should be banned from sports.