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Writing Workshop 5 (continued)
Preliminary Outline
2. Before drafting, create an outline with the class to consider the order of your main ideas. To create an effective draft, you will need a thesis to give focus to the essay. A thesis consists of an opinion and a subject. Use the frame provided to develop a working thesis.
Working Thesis: Sample responses:
Roger’s actions show that his character changes from greedy (adjective 1) at the beginning of the story to appreciative (adjective 2) by the end of the story.
Topic Sentence 1
3. A topic sentence consists of a subject and an opinion that supports the thesis. The first topic sentence should support the first adjective in your thesis. Review ideas generated by the class from the prewriting activity, and develop a supporting topic sentence.
Sample response: At the beginning of the story, Roger’s selfish actions reveal his greedy character.
Examples and Details for Topic Sentence 1
4. Return to the Character Analysis Chart or prewriting activity, and select the best examples or details to support the first adjective in your topic sentence. Write those examples below.
Sample responses:
Roger wanted some blue suede shoes.
He did not have the money, so he decided to steal it.
He tried to escape from the woman he was trying to rob.
Topic Sentence 2
5. Review the second adjective in your thesis and create a second supporting topic sentence.
Sample response: By the end of the story, Roger’s remorseful actions reveal a more appreciative character.
Examples and Details for Topic Sentence 2
6. Choose examples and details to support your second topic sentence.
Sample responses:
Roger could have run out the open door at Mrs. Jones’s house, but he decides not to.
Roger wants to thank Mrs. Jones for her kindness.
Drafting
Based on your prewriting and outline, you are now ready to create a first draft the essay including body paragraphs, the introduction and the conclusion.
Body Paragraphs
A body paragraph has these elements:
• Topic sentence: A sentence that has a subject and an opinion that works
directly to support the thesis.
• Transitions: Words or phrases used to connect ideas (for example, for instance).
6 SpringBoard® Writing Workshop with Grammar Activities Grade 6
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