Writing H: Unit 5 (Developing an Essay)

Writing H: Unit 5 (Developing an Essay)

Turn to page 9 in your writing workbooks part 2, get out your notebooks and diaries!!!

Points for the day:

• 📌 Point 1: Write brainstorming and clustering ideas (p. 9)

• 📌 Point 2: Write the thesis statement (p. 11)

• 📌 Point 3: Learn how to order and outline ideas (p. 13)

Open Ended

List 2 reasons why you would/would not support the fast fashion industry!

What is a thesis statement? (p. 11)

Let's look into it:

📌 A thesis statement is:

usually the final sentence in the introductory paragraph. It should clearly state the writer's position on the topic and explain what the essay will discuss. In argument essay, your thesis sentence should clearly state your point of view/opinion. 📌

Example thesis statements for the topic of fast fashion (p. 11):

• Sentence 1: Fast fashion is made quickly and sold for low prices. <<<Not effective, because it only states info!!!!

• Sentence 2: While fashionable clothing was once only an option for people who could pay a great deal of money to buy outfits, the fast fashion industry has made style accessible to everyone. <<<Effective because it expresses the opinion the writer will support in the essay with specific examples

Take 3 min. to think of your own thesis statement:

A good thesis statement should include: a subject + a verb + your opinion on the topic at hand! (argue something)

Open Ended

My thesis statement about the pros or cons of fast fashion: (p. 11):

For homework/end of classwork:

Fill in the Microsoft form and type out your thesis statement for your essay: Then list 3 arguments for or against fast fashion: