From Your Writing Folder, Locate the Following Papers

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Writing Goal Reflection

From your writing Folder, locate the following papers:

Venn Diagram comparing your Raymond’s Run essay to the Sample essay (Green)
Introduction Rubric (white)
TOLB Paragraph Rubric (white)

In your green packet, Look at Writing Goal #1. Explain how you did or did not meet your goal when you wrote your introduction paragraph and/or your TOLB Paragraph in 2 full sentences. Use wording from the rubric to explain yourself.

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Look at Writing Goal #2. Explain how you did or did not meet your goal in 2 full sentences.

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In the following chart, explain if you are Advanced, Proficient, Basic, or Below Basic is the listed skill. Explain your choice briefly.

Introductory Paragraph
Write an interesting hook.
Write clear background information that includes title, author, type of work.
Write a clear thesis statement that clearly directs my writing/clearly answers the prompt.
Body Paragraph
Write clear, effective topic sentences.
Select powerful concrete details that prove my point.
Correctly cite my evidence (use accurate parenthetical documentation PPD)
Use effective commentary to explain my sentences
Counterargument is addressed and refuted.
Write a clear, effective concluding sentence.
Style and Conventions
Transitions help to present points in essay.
Use a formal style (e.g., minimal use contractions, personal pronouns, past tense).

Thesis Focus

1. Find your “Raymond’s Run” Essay. Look for your thesis statement. It should be highlighted green. Write it here:______

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Using the rubric below, grade your thesis by checking three of the boxes.

THESIS STATEMENT COMMON RUBRIC
Advanced / Proficient / Basic / Below Basic
Thesis articulates the claim by incorporating specific language from the prompt in a unique and original way.
Thesis demonstrates an in-depth connection between the prompt and the text(s) being analyzed.
Key Ideas thoroughly connect back to the thesis statement. / Thesis articulates the claim by incorporating specific language from the prompt.
Thesis demonstrates a connection between the prompt and the text(s) being analyzed.
Key Ideas connect back to the thesis statement. / Thesis attempts to articulate claim, but does not include or inadequately includes language from the prompt.
The connection between the prompt and the text(s) being analyzed is confusing.
Key Ideas do not connect back to the thesis statement. / Thesis is absent or completely off topic.
Thesis demonstrates a complete lack of connection between the prompt and the text(s).
Key Ideas are absent.

2. Find your “The Tell-Tale Heart” Introduction. Look for your thesis statement. It should be highlighted green. Write it here:______

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Using the rubric below, grade your thesis by checking three of the boxes.

After Conference Reflection

Find the “Treasure of Lemon Brown” body paragraph you wrote. Answer the following questions relating to thesis.

Explain in 2 sentences what you are doing well in your writing. Give examples from your essay.

In 1 sentence, explain what you are going to do to make sure you do this again.

Explain in 2 sentences what you need to work on for your next essay. Give examples from your essay.

In 1 sentence, explain what you are going to do to make sure you do this when you write your next essay.

Circle yes or no to the following questions.

Yes No My topic sentence supported the thesis statement.

Yes No Both of my concrete details supported the thesis statement.

Yes No All of my commentary was tied back to the thesis statement.

Thesis Statement Goal

Write a goal relating to the thesis sentence ONLY on your next essay.

I will ______

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I chose this goal because ______

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What is your plan for reaching this goal?

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