Homework
- Writing Minutes
- Freewriting (I got lost in an Egyptian pyramid.)
- Begin working on an expository essay on the topic of your choice. Aim for having your outline finished by next week. Bring what you have to class. We will have time to work through your essay next week.
Class Review
Steps for writing a single-source essay
- Choose subject
- Ask questions
- Gather and skim source (a textbook, your library, or a good internet site (no Wikipedia) are acceptable sources.)
- Brainstorm topics (at least 5)
- Choose topics (Choose three. These will be your body paragraphs.)
- Take notes (Read your source and organize the information---using key words---into your chosen topics.)
- Write (remember to mark your dress-ups and openers!)
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