Today we read 15 pages and added two new words to our list: curmudgeon and pallor.

Next, we reviewed theme and how to write thesis statements by completing the chart below:

Correcting Thematic Statements (Statements of Theme)

Name: __________________________________________

Define theme: _________________________________________________________________

Correct the statement below by revising the sentence and then explain why it is not a thematic statement.

In the story, “The Lamp At Noon”, by Sinclair Ross, the two characters, Ellen and Paul, have an argument, which leads to troubles in the relationship; the storm makes their life conditions very hard and exhausting and it starts to divide the family.

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Why is the above thesis not a thematic statement?

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A thesis of any kind, including a thematic statement thesis must say something which is NOT in the book. A thesis is your hypothesis which you plan to prove. It is the opinion you created based on your research.

Go back to your TICK charts for “The Lamp At Noon” and using ONE point from the title chart, ONE point from the INTRO chart, ONE point from the conclusion chart, and ONE point from your key points chart. Write your new thesis below:

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Make sure you can write a strong thesis statement.

I returned the paragraphs and we made corrections.
Corrections due Friday.
Tomorrow, we will discuss the work you did on "The Doll's House" story.

Have a great night.