Essay Preparation
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Objective
I can plan an essay by brainstorming ideas and creating an outline.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
What are the three main stages of writing an essay, according to the video?
Explain the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay. Where should it be placed?
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Exit ticket
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“You have to write an essay about your favorite book. Brainstorm at least five different aspects or themes of the book that you could discuss in your essay. Choose one of the aspects or themes you brainstormed in the previous question. Create a simple outline with at least three main points that you would include in a body paragraph discussing that aspect. ”
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