Thursday,+October+13

Mini-Lesson: What is a Chunk?

A CHUNK = 1 DETAIL SENTENCE (embedded quotations) + 2 COMMENTARY SENTENCES

 * Your detail sentence should use text evidence to illustrate the point you are making.
 * The first commentary sentence should explain how your detail makes your point.
 * The second commentary sentence should connect this back to your overall thesis.

‍Group Thinking
Select a character. Think about this character's dreams. How would this character address the question //what is the American dream//? Draft a rough thesis statement with your group. These will evolve when you write your own essay. It Says, I Say, And So Chart with this thesis statement at the top.

Assignment: Character Analysis
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