Monday,+May+6

Quiz: "Ward No. 6"
Take the quiz on the short story.

Modeling: Outlining the Essay
Tomorrow, you will write an essay in class on the following prompt:

Explore the spiritual and emotional changes of Dr. Ragin in Chekhov’s "Ward No. 6.” How and why does the main character change throughout the story? Write an informative/explanatory essay using three to six pieces of textual evidence to support an original thesis statement. (RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, SL.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.9)

Today, let's get a thesis statement and a general outline ready.

Rules for Thesis Statements:

 * 1) One Sentence!
 * 2) Answer the prompt!
 * 3) Be Specific!
 * 4) Concentrate on LANGUAGE CONTROL! (grammar, spelling, usage, vocabulary, formal language, wording, etc..)

What will your thesis be? Points? Evidence for each point? Explanation?