Objectives:
*Identify the writer's opinion, supporting reasons, and conclusion in a literature review.
* Identify the form, audience, and purpose for writing.
*Brainstorm ideas for writing using a graphic organizer.
Literature Review of "To Build a Fire". Use the "House of Usher" literature review as an example going over the rubric, writer's opinion, supporting reasons, the most important reason, linking words and conclusion. Next, put the transparency of page 156 on the overhead and give them a few minutes to identify these elements in their books.
Small Group
Page 157 in the rbook and also the Greek Roots worksheet