Today's objectives:
By the end of today's lesson, students will understand the process that we went through in breaking the essay prompt down into the three EAP parts; in addition, they will have written their introductions and conclusions to their second grad. portfolio essays and will be ready to participate in a peer-revision cycle on Thursday/Friday
Agenda:
1) direct instruction on breaking down a "discuss themes..." style essay prompt using the current essay prompt as an example
2) work time to write introduction and conclusion paragraphs for their second grad. portfolio essay
HW:
Bring in your complete, typed rough draft (including introduction and conclusion) and be ready for peer-revision. The second draft of the essay, which is a major assignment, is due before students leave for spring break.
