1-  Journal-  What's your self-affirmation?  Why?

2-  Groups and telling...

3.  Essay planning-  Paragraph format.

Intro-

 Some general BS ending with your thesis [B1] statement that is your self-affirmation.  (5 sent?)

EX:  I am a ___1_________, ________2______, and _______3_____ person who is _______________.

Paragraph 2:  First thesis point with explanation and examples.

Topic sentence:  I am a person who tries.

For Example: When I …… I made to try my hardest.

Opinion:  This means that I care about myself and the work I do.

O:  Also, it shows others that I’m a person who can be counted on.

In Addition:  another example…

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Concluding sentence.

Paragraph 3:  Second….

Paragraph 4:  Third

Paragraph 5-  Conclusion-  General restatement of important points. 5 sent.

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 [B1]A Thesis statement is a statement of opinion that tells readers what the essay is going to be about.  It announces the topic.

4.  HW-  Complete your first body paragraph and bring it to class.