English 9 Spectrum

Paragraph 1: Introduction

S1: Hook, or Topic sentence – TAG?

S2:  TAG? Premise 1

S3: Premise 2

S4: Premise 3

S5: THESIS STATEMENT

Paragraph 2: Premise 1

Expand on premise 1. Quote as early as possible, then explain it throughout. Paraphrases are ok in g9.

Paragraph 3: Premise 2

Expand on premise 2. Quote as early as possible, then explain it throughout. Paraphrases are ok in g9.

Paragraph 4: Premise 3

Expand on premise 3. Quote as early as possible, then explain it throughout. Paraphrases are ok in g9.

Paragraph 5: Conclusion

S1: THESIS STATEMENT

S2: Premise 3

S3: Premise 2

S4: Premise 1

S5: Concluding statement:

What have we learned about people in general by reading this essay? (thematic)

How has our understanding of THE TEXT changed as a result of reading this essay? (topical)