1. Look at the following thesis statements. They represent good starts but they still need a lot of work. Identify and record what one of the issues is and then rewrite the thesis statement as a comment on the post. You may choose to analyze and improve one of the already improved versions from others' comments. Remember what a good thesis statement is and does: what*how*so what, no ambiguity, accurate to novel, arguable, reveals some new understanding, etc.
2. On your own blog post your topic and 15 quotes that connect to your topic (these quotes can connect thematically or by technique). Once collected and analyzed, write a thesis statement.
3. Bring your thesis statement to class. (I may give you writing time during the week so it would also be wise to print out the quotes you collected and bring those.)
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