What are the parts and purposes of my research paper?
Who am I as a writer?
GATHERING: Circle Up! Sentence Starts
- The most important thing about my topic is...
- After reading my research paper, I want people to feel/think ... about ...
STUDIO THESIS WORKSHOP: Respond to each prompt in order to develop a thesis statement for your research paper. This can be done on the hard copies or a google document in your IDEAS Block folder. Conference with your IDEAS Block advisor about your thesis statement. When you have determined a thesis, add it to your visual plan.
REFLECTION: Pair-Share working thesis statements, having a very brief conversation to identify areas where clarity is still needed. What is the argument?
