LEARNING TARGETS: by the end of class, you should be able to explain what elements should go into your thesis paragraph.

A Thesis paragraph/intro should include the following

• Text Reference: Title and author (blue)
• Plot Summary: brief review of what the story is about (green)
• Claim or Thesis (yellow)
• Evidence: how you will prove the claim. (red)

Copy the following to a google doc.  Highlight each element.

Order.  Rules. Structure. These words describe the futuristic society found in Lois Lowry’s novel The Giver. At first, we see that the society runs smoothly.  But, we soon learn that the people have little individuality or say in their own lives.  Members of the society willingly accept the jobs, spouses, and even children that the Elders select for them.  Adults take medication to suppress any emotions that might lead them to question their controlled existence.  Jonas, the main character has the unique role of receiving the memories of humanity.  He suffers pain that the others do not, but, has the unique role of receiving the memories of humanity.  Through a series of events,  he also learns about the beauty and power of love.  He proves that the power of love is worth the cost of pain and suffering.