Group Analysis of Topic Sentences

							    GROUP ANALYSIS OF TOPIC
    SENTENCES
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ANALYSIS OF TOPIC SENTENCES
Group Task
1. Choose one member’s promo script to analyze

2. Type out question and thesis on slide 3

3. Choose one topic sentence to improve on using
   slides 4 and 5
4. Type out reflection on slide 6




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TYPE QUESTION HERE
   Type out the thesis statement*




*Note if thesis is problematic, please modify it or choose another essay
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TOPIC SENTENCE EVALUATION I
 Copy and paste one problematic topic sentence
  here
 Type out analysis and evaluation on these 4
  qualities
     Navigation (Lacking any transition words/phrases
      that indicate the function of paragraph (e.g. direct
      support, concession, rebuttal ) and aid logical flow?)
     Specificity (Is it clear what area or issue this point
      is focused on?)
     Argument (Is there embedded argument? Clear
      premise and conclusion?)
     Supports Thesis (Does the argument clearly
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      support the thesis directly?)
TOPIC SENTENCE EVALUATION I
 Now rewrite the topic sentence here
 Briefly explain how you have addressed the 4
  qualities
     Navigation
     Specificity
     Argument
     Thesis Support




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ENDING REFLECTION
Type out responses to the following
 How does having good topic sentences help the
  writer?
 How does having good topic sentences help the
  reader?
 ICE MILO is the best drink in the world. Do
  you agree?




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BLOG COMMENTING
1.   Make an informed response to a post on the
     first page (save your text first before submitting
     to avoid disappointment with failed loads)
2.   Now make an informed reply to any
     comments made by your peers




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