Theme Essay

Today's Goal: Figure out what theme you are going to write about and begin to gather evidence

The Plan:

1. Read
2. Look at brainstorm from yesterday.
3. Homeless Bird Essay! (On Classroom)

Homeless Bird Essay Prompt

In the book Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan, what theme does the author convey?

Write a FOUR-paragraph argumentative essay that identifies and argues why a theme is found in Homeless Bird.

You may, if you choose, go above and beyond and create a five-paragraph essay.

Reminders/Homework:

• TWO Achieves due Friday by midnight
• Teacher Choice: Wonders Worth Visiting
• Student Choice
• INDEPENDENT READING:
• TWO books read by May 3!
• Fill out the form in the sidebar every time you finish a new book!