LESSON 12 ENGLISH 8 BASIC RULES IN THEME

LESSON 12 ENGLISH 8

BASIC RULES IN THEME PAPER WRITING • • • Use the formal theme paper to be distributed by the teacher. • Indent the first line of each paragraph. Write legibly. Use standard black or blue-inked pens only; do not use neon-colored pens Double-space by skipping every other line. Maintain at least one inch margins on all sides. Use only the front page; do not write at the back of the sheet. You may ask for second or third sheets from your teacher.

BASIC RULES IN THEME PAPER WRITING • • • Use third person, except when directly quoting or in dialogues. • Use appropriate capitalization, punctuation, and transitional devices for clarity and coherence. • Do not use unnecessary abbreviations and acronyms. Spell out contractions. Use the active voice. Avoid beginning your sentences with numbers and awkward beginnings (i. e. , Because, etc. ) Cite your sources, if any.

A THEME PAPER CONSISTS OF A/AN: • introduction, body, and conclusion • thesis statement • minimum of three paragraphs, with 4 -5 sentences per paragraph

STEPS IN THEME PAPER WRITING • Pre-writing • • Think random thoughts about the topic • • Stay focused on the topic • Proofread your work. Check for the correctness of the conventions of grammar, punctuation, and syntax • Edit and revise your work Organize your thoughts via an outline • While writing Develop your main points by explaining, expounding, and by giving examples. • Post-writing

TASK • Write a theme paper on your reaction to the excerpt from Below the Crying Mountain by Criselda Yabes. • Time-frame: 30 -minutes