Written Discussion #2...

Hello Y'all,

      Happy Monday and away we go!  Last week we started the week by having a written discussion based on a piece of text we read.  This week we will be starting in a similar fashion.  The written discussion today will hopefully give you tons of information on how to improve your writing, shape your writing, and possibly START your writing if you are a little behind.  Below you will see the same information I have at the front of the room on the Smartboard...

1. What do you think the CONTEXT, SUBJECT, and CLAIM are?

Possible sentence starters:

I think your claim is...

Your context is... and really sets up the claim well.

2. Paraphrase the thesis so they have a start on their conclusion.

Possible sentence starters:

So if I understand your thesis correctly, you are trying to make the claim that...

 Your thesis sounds like you are trying to say...

3. Give them ideas for SUPPORTING DETAILS to go in their body paragraphs...

Possible sentence starters:

 Something you could use to support your thesis is...

You could support your thesis with this idea...

4. Write down compliments, questions, or confusions...

Possible sentence starters:

Your thesis really shows you understand what context, subject, and claim are.

I'm not sure what you are trying to say with your thesis. I wonder...

      Use these during the written discussion today to help each other with our writing.  We will be passing our thesis to others in a hope to gain feedback and ideas.  This is a safe place to share ideas, writing, and work.  Good luck and have fun. 

Sincerely,
C
From the cluttered mind of C, Teacher
School District of Waukesha
Waukesha STEM Academy