Finishing the Draft: February 27, 2019

Focus: How do we finish our drafts with command?

1. Warming up with 20 minutes of composing time

• Please see my feedback on your draft in purple font.

• YOUR GOAL RIGHT NOW: FINISH THE SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH.

2. Introducing yourself to conclusions

Your conclusion has three jobs:

• Job #1: Recap the essay's main points (but don't restate the thesis word-for-word).

• Job #2: To leave the reader with a little something to think about. What questions are left unanswered? What are you still wondering? What real-life connections can you make?

• Job #3: To end the essay with eloquence and command. Show off those creative writing skills!

Click HERE for sample student conclusions.

HW:
1. For TOMORROW: Make sure your draft is completely finished, including your second body paragraph and your concluding paragraph. Thursday and Friday will be the final days of editing.

New final draft due date (due to my absences): Tuesday, March 5.

2. For FRIDAY: Bring your banned book to class; finish XL Writing Strategies, Level J: Suggest Appropriate Revisions (O.7)

3. For MONDAY: Finish reading your banned book.