Forming a Thesis and Connecting your Evidence

Yesterday, you chose a side.

Which side are you on? (Source)

Today, you write a thesis and find evidence that will support that thesis.

Agenda:

1. Read!
2. Vocab Test
3. Discuss the end of the book and do bit of writing in your English Journal.
4. Write your thesis. Gather evidence.

CLICK HERE for the document that has the evidence YOU gathered on Wednesday. 

Here's the thing: this is for gathering ideas and even quotes. Your own writing cannot be plagiarized from this. I know who submitted what. Don't cheat. It's not worth it.

ALSO: Don't blindly assume everything there is correct. Maybe it was cited wrong? Maybe the quote means something different than what the group wrote. Maybe their interpretation is weak. You have to evaluate it.

Copy and paste the link onto your own essay document under "STEP TWO" for ease of access.

For your English Journal:

“The theme is an attempt to trace the defects of society back to the defects of human nature.”--William Golding

What does Golding mean by this statement? How does the ending of the novel support what Golding says about humans?

HOMEWORK:

• Your thesis is due TODAY by 9 pm (on the document). I'm reading and grading them TOMORROW morning.
• You need to begin to gather evidence under "STEP TWO" on your essay document. My suggestion is to have at least 4 or 5 pieces of evidence that you think you could use to support your thesis done by Monday.
• BOOK LOVE! (Read your own book. You don't have Lord of the Flies, which means you have no excuse but to read something of your choosing!)