As you prepare for Monday's timed writing, be sure to do the following:
1. Decide on a thesis statement. MAKE SURE ALL THREE POINTS ARE ARGUABLE, NOT FACTUAL. On a scratch piece of paper, WRITE IT OUT.
2. Write down at least 3 specific examples to support each thesis point.
3. Write down one or two significant themes from the novel. (Hint: think about the author's overall message)
4. Connect the examples to the overall theme, showing how your thesis is SIGNIFICANT TO THE NOVEL AS A WHOLE!
5. Give yourself 40 minutes and do a practice timed writing (one that you will bring with you to class). Try not to peek at your notes if possible.
6. Go back to my TEN TIMED WRITING TIPS post from August and review my advice.
7. Edit your draft.
**You should now be prepared for your 50 point timed writing tomorrow.
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