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<p>1 revision</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Aim:''' What strategies do you use to insure a grade of 3 to 5 on a Thematic Essay?<br /> <br /> '''Do Now:''' Quiz - Take a Quiz you have 5-7 Minutes.<br /> <br /> '''Lesson Overview:'''<br /> <br /> {| {{table}}<br /> | align=&quot;left&quot; style=&quot;background:#f0f0f0;&quot;|'''Item'''<br /> | align=&quot;center&quot; style=&quot;background:#f0f0f0;&quot;|'''Approx Time'''<br /> |-<br /> | Do Now||3-5 Min<br /> |-<br /> | Mini Lesson||15-20 Min<br /> |-<br /> | Activity||15 Min<br /> |-<br /> | Discussion||5-7 Min<br /> |}<br /> <br /> List the three (3) steps for a Thematic Essay introduction.<br /> <br /> == Thematic Essay Introduction ==<br /> <br /> The introduction to the essay response should communicate what it is that the essay will show or prove. The thematic essay generic scoring rubric states that to earn a five, the essay, “Introduces the theme or problem by establishing a framework that is beyond a simple restatement of the Task and concludes with a summation of the theme or problem.” <br /> <br /> Most points are lost on the introduction. For this reason, we have developed a formula for completing an introduction that would give you the highest amount of points.<br /> <br /> ==='''&lt;u&gt;DRL Formula&lt;/u&gt;'''===<br /> <br /> Define, ReWrite, List<br /> <br /> ==='''D'''efine===<br /> <br /> Define the main idea or topic.<br /> <br /> ''Example:'' <br /> <br /> ''Theme: Culture and Intellectual Life''<br /> <br /> ''Culture is the traditions and practices of a society or civilization, and within that culture, intellectuals often have made a lasting change either for the positive or negative.''<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> ==='''R'''eWrite===<br /> <br /> ReWrite the historical context or theme given in your own words. You may use the WRS (Word Replacement Strategy)below to ReWrite your theme.<br /> <br /> ===='''WRS (Word Replacement Strategy}'''====<br /> <br /> How to re-write an introduction from the theme or historical context<br /> <br /> # Read the theme or historical context<br /> # Circle the important words. <br /> # Think of replacements for the most of the important words and phrases. (Multiple replacements may be necessary)<br /> # Paraphrase (put into your own words) the theme or historical context using the replacement words.<br /> <br /> ==='''L'''ist ===<br /> List the topics and/or items you will discuss in your body paragraphs.<br /> <br /> ''Example: <br /> <br /> Two of the most important intellectuals that have affected society have been Michiavelli and Marx. Both have negatively and positively changed society.''<br /> <br /> == Introduction Example ==<br /> <br /> '''All over the world, thinkers, dreamers, and the people in power use words such as books to move and shape their culture within their state in order to affect the advancement of their society. Two of the most important intellectuals that have affected society have been Machiavelli and Hitler. Both have negatively and positively changed society, and have lasting impact today. '''<br /> <br /> == Classwork &amp; Homework == <br /> <br /> '''Lesson PowerPoint:''' [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/6/60/Thematicessayintro.pptx Thematic Essay Introduction]<br /> <br /> '''Lesson Activity:'''<br /> * [http://www.classroomexplorations.org/wiki/images/1/14/ThematicTurningPoints.pdf Turning Points]<br /> * Re-Write your theme or historical context for your Thematic Essay - Turning Points<br /> <br /> '''Homework:''' Complete your Essay in an in-class Exam tomorrow.</div>

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