Elements of Writing #6

Topic 6: Unit 3 Part 2 Definition Essay

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  Objectives:

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  • Draft a definition essay about strength, friendship, imagination, or motivation.
  • Compose a thesis statement on three (3) criteria
  • Create transitional words, phrases, and sentences
  • Apply punctuation rules, with an emphasis on commas, to the essay
  • Apply the mechanics of pronouns, apostrophes, and end punctuation
  • Support an essay with major and minor supporting details and examples
  • Write smooth and varied sentences for good essay development
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  Materials:

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  Going Places: Chapters 13 and 14

  A Writer’s Reference: C-tab, other tabs for reference as needed

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