Week of Jan. 14-18

Due Tues., Jan. 15	Lit Letter (RD ok)
Due Wed., Jan. 16	Journals for Journal Grading! Really!
Due Thurs., Jan. 17	1. Prewriting Chart 2. FD Dinner Party: Invitation Menu, Seating Chart Narrative (at least 200 words
Due Fri., Jan. 18	RD Essay

Before you even start writing an essay, try doing RAFT to figure out what you're supposed to write about:

Role: Who are you as you write? Usually, it's just you, the student

Audience: Who will be reading your essay?

Format: What kind of essay is it?

Topic: In one sentence, what is the topic you're essay will be about?

Today in class we discussed writing a five paragraph essay.

A five-paragraph essay is like a hamburger: top bun, three layers, bottom bun.

Paragraph #1 = Introduction

• Hook: Grab your reader's attention, but avoid questions. See below for other ways to write hooks.
• Thesis Statement = TOPIC   +    YOUR POSITION ON THE TOPIC
• Brief Preview = a brief indication of what's to come in each body paragraph

Paragraphs #2-#3-#4 = Body Paragraphs

• Topic sentence 
• At least three examples from the text, details, facts, etc. that support your topic sentence

Paragaraph #5  = Conclusion

• Refer back to the thesis statement, but use different words!
• Add one strong, final thought. Avoid questions or "You should..."