Academic: We will read Ch. 6 of Divergent, write truisms (thesis), and create notecards for an Expository Essay.

Behavior: We will stay on task and be respectful. Engaging Activity Ch. 6- Guided Reading Truisms Notecards

Creating: How would you write a thesis statement? Evaluating: why is Tris brave for jumping first? Analyzing: Do you agree/disagree with initiation? Applying: How does Tris jumping first enhance your understanding of bravery?

Closure I will write a thesis statement/truism with the given prompt.

Get your book out and start reading! If you dont have a book, Ill bring you one in a minute.

Define truth. Definition Example

Synonym

Antonym

Read each prompt and write a truism (something true) Next, give three examples- one personal and two non-personal.

Deconstruct the prompt- what are you writing about?!

READ One choice can transform you -Veronica Roth

THINK about how choices can make a positive or negative impact. WRITE an essay explaining how one choice can alter a person's life.

Define it
What does it mean?

Remember it
Personal Example

Connect it

Non-personal example (book, movie, etc.)

So what?

What is the point youre trying to make?

Write an essay explaining whether people should be more concerned about others than themselves.

Create a truism for this prompt. Write two examples (one personal and one non-personal).
THREE sentences total.