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Writer's Workshop

Writer's Workshop. What do I already know about the process?. Grammar Spelling, commas, periods, etc. Paragraph Structure Topic Sentences Introduction Body paragraphs Conclusion Syntax No run-ons No fragments Thesis. Content Historical facts Names, dates Vocabulary. The Basics.

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Writer's Workshop

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  1. Writer's Workshop

  2. What do I already know about the process?

  3. Grammar Spelling, commas, periods, etc. Paragraph Structure Topic Sentences Introduction Body paragraphs Conclusion Syntax No run-ons No fragments Thesis Content Historical facts Names, dates Vocabulary The Basics

  4. Rubrics • Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task • Logical and clear plan of organization • Introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme • Ample historical evidence to substantiate thesis • Richly supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details • Clear, analytical, and comprehensive thesis • More analytical than descriptive • Analyzes, evaluates, and/or creates information • Uses comparisons, chronology, causation, connections, themes, interactions • Relates to larger global context.

  5. The Process Step One: Recall • Prewriting or Brainstorming • Identify relevant historical context • Names, dates, vocabulary What does this look like? • Extract information from notes, reading, research • Create a list • Give examples If you stop here, you have simply summarized – this will earn nothing more than a B-

  6. The Process Step Two: Analysis • Look for connections • Compare and contrast • Cause and effect • Chronology (change-over-time) What does this look like? • Categorize • Make assumptions/draw conclusions about the groups • Give value to groups (which events/details are most significant) This is a good essay, and might be awarded an A – this year, but not in higher level classes

  7. The Process Step Three: Synthesis • Develop a thesis • Plan an ‘attack’ – organization • Relate to larger global context What does this look like? • Answer the Question!!! • Identify the ‘common thread’ • Offer an opinion or value • Utilize your groups from step 2 This is what a great essay looks like!!!

  8. Rubrics • Thoroughly develops all aspects of the task • Logical and clear plan of organization • Introduction and a conclusion that are beyond a restatement of the theme • Ample historical evidence to substantiate thesis • Richly supports the theme with relevant facts, examples, and details • Clear, analytical, and comprehensive thesis • More analytical than descriptive • Analyzes, evaluates, and/or creates information • Uses comparisons, chronology, causation, connections, themes, interactions • Relates to larger global context.

  9. Your Task The Urban Revolution was a period of dramatic change in the Near East. Specifically, the river valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates, as well as the Nile gave rise to the world’s first civilizations. Discuss the major similarities and differences between these two civilizations with regard to technological innovation.

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  11. Comparative Thesis While Egypt and Mesopotamia share….. , their differences are significant in that….. 2 parts that address question – similar and different. Speaks to significance – “common thread”

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