Friday, September 21st

Objective:  Write a rough thesis statement and begin your outline for the MD Interview Essay


Essential Questions:

• What type of thesis statement should you write for this essay?
• How do I write an organized essay?

Starter:  

• What is a thesis statement? 
• How do you start an essay? (Do you brainstorm? Outline? If so, how?)

1.  Tips for Writing a Thesis Statement

• Read the handout as a class
• Brainstorm a possible thesis statement for your MD interview essay

2.  Essay Outline Handout

• Silently read the handout
• Write down questions you have about the structure, examples, and how it could apply to your essay
• I will address questions

3. Work time

• Read the new and better Kohlberg article
• Work on compiling your interview responses
• Analyze interview responses
• Begin outlining your essay and selecting quotes from our readings or outside sources to use.

Homework: 

• Work on your outline/draft of the MD interview essay.  Drafts are due Wednesday at which point we will peer critique.
• Read the new Kohlberg article I passed out in class Friday and use at least one quote from it in your essay
• If need be, follow-up with your interview subject to get more in-depth responses.