### Title:
Advanced Essay Writing: Enhancing Body Paragraphs and Essay Maps Review
### Attendance:
– 4 students absent (based on the confusion during attendance taking)
### Topics Covered:
1. **Advanced Body Paragraphs:**
– Emphasis on planning and writing more sophisticated body paragraphs
– Comparison of two student-written paragraphs to demonstrate the difference between excellent and very good writing
2. **Essay Maps Review:**
– Discussion postponed from the previous week due to mock essay exercises
– Students given the option to revisit mock essay work if found useful
3. **Constitution Case Study Analysis:**
– Review of two body paragraphs focused on the Sixth Amendment
– Analysis of the use of supporting details and thematic organization within paragraphs
– Differentiation between felonies and misdemeanors
– Explanation of the importance of a fair and unprejudiced jury
4. **Vocabulary and Pronunciation:**
– Clarification of legal terms and case names pronunciation
– Discussion on the importance of vocabulary in crafting strong essays
### Actionable Items:
1. **Essay Writing Techniques:**
– Encourage students to find a deeper theme for their essays and not just list facts
– Highlight the importance of organizing supporting details thematically
2. **Legal Terminology:**
– Reinforce understanding of terms like ‘felony,’ ‘misdemeanor,’ ‘prejudice,’ and ‘jury’
3. **Pronunciation Practice:**
– Provide additional resources or exercises for correct pronunciation of legal case names
4. **Peer Review:**
– Organize a peer review session to allow students to critique each other’s body paragraphs for thematic coherence
### Homework:
– Rewrite the topic sentence of the second body paragraph to add an extra layer of precision
– Finalize essays, ensuring they have a strong thematic connection throughout
– Prepare any remaining questions or concerns for the next class session