What is a FRAME?!

a basic structure that underlies or supports a system, concept, or text.

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A graphic organizer we use to help us structure our papers. We use it to

help us remember to include all important details and parts in a paper.

There are endless amounts and kinds of FRAMES, but they all do

the same thing.

What do they do???

Frames help us organize our thoughts and ideas. They help us plan out what we are going

to write before we write it. The FRAME also helps us to remember all the important details and parts in a paper.

As we look through some examples of different types of

FRAMES I’d like you to jot down some things

you see that are similar.

The FRAME RoutineSubject

Restated prompt

So What? (Closing sentence)

Essential details Essential details Essential details

The FRAME RoutineSubject

In the screenplay/novel the message is

Restated prompt

So What? (Closing sentence)

Essential details

In the novel, Harper Lee uses wordchoice and tone to help convey

Essential details Essential details

I agree/disagree (that)

The FRAME Routine Key Topic

Main idea

is about…

So What? (What’s important to understand about this?)

Essential details

Main idea

Essential details Essential details

Main idea

TRANSITION:

TRANSITION:

TRANSITION:

TRANSITION:

TRANSITION:

TRANSITION:

TRANSITION:

TRANSITION:

TRANSITION:

TRANSITION:

TRANSITION:

TRANSITION:

TRANSITION:

The FRAME RoutineWhere does inner strength come from?

Character/Person

Topic Sentence/Thesis

So What? (What’s important to understand about this?)

Supporting details

Character/Person

Supporting details Supporting details

Character/Person

Textual Evidence

Explanation

Textual Evidence Textual Evidence

Explanation Explanation

The FRAME Routine What is distracted driving and why is there a law about it?

Definition

Topic Sentence/Thesis

So What? (What’s important to understand about this?)

Supporting details

The Law

Supporting details Supporting details

Reasons

Notes Notes Notes

The FRAME Routine Key Topic

is about…

So What? (What’s important to understand about this?)

Main idea

Main idea

Main idea

Main idea

Main idea

Main idea

Main idea

Main idea

So What?

Key Topic

Is about

Main Idea

Main Idea

Main Idea

Main Idea

Main Idea

What is important to understand about this?

Essential Details

Essential Details

Essential Details

Essential Details

Essential Details

The FRAME Routine Key Topic

Main idea

is about…

So What? (What’s important to understand about this?)

Essential details

Main idea

Essential details Essential details

Main idea

Key Topic

Is about

So What?

What was the same?Subject/Key Topic

Essential Details/Supporting Details

Conclusion (So What?)

Restated Prompt/Is about…

These are the IMPORTANT things to include in your paper!

The FRAME RoutineSubject

Restated prompt

So What? (Closing sentence)In conclusion, a theme in the novel Flowers for Algernon is _______________________________________. I

(agree/disagree) with the author’s message. (Write a sentence or two explaining why or giving an example of how this theme is/is not relevant today.)

Even though Daniel Keyes wrote Flowers for Algernon in 1967, its messages about humanity still are true today. One of these themes is _______________________________________________________________________________________.

Essential details Essential details Essential details

Please fill in your FRAME

as I fill in mine. Change

things as you see fit on

your FRAME. It shouldn’t

be exactly the same as

mine.

The FRAME RoutineSubject

Restated prompt

So What? (Closing sentence)In conclusion, a theme in the novel Flowers for Algernon is _______________________________________. I

(agree/disagree) with the author’s message. (Write a sentence or two explaining why or giving an example of how this theme is/is not relevant today.)

Even though Daniel Keyes wrote Flowers for Algernon in 1966, its messages about growing up are timeless. One of these themes is _______________________________________________________________________________________.

Essential details Essential details Essential detailsFirst fill in the subject. What are we going to

write this paper about?

Flowers for Algernon Theme

Next, we need to add in our theme. What theme do you have the most

evidence for and feel you could explain the best?

People treat people with disabilities poorly.

Now, we are going to work on our body paragraphs.

Transition sentence

Textual evidence. Make sure you write it

correctly and include your citation!

Explanation of evidence and how

it supports the theme

My first piece of evidence to support the theme is from the first progress report of the book.

“Frank and Joe say they are my friends. We laff and have good times. They tell me to mop out the toilet . Sometimes when I meet them for lunch there not there” (Keyes 13).

This evidence supports the theme statement. Charlie, who is mentally disabled, assumes Joe and Frank are his friends because they laugh with him. Charlie doesn’t realize they are laughing at him. I think this still continues today. Many people will make fun of others because they are not as intelligent as they are.

You try!

1. Quotations2. Word for word3. Ellipsis – Don’t use ( )4. Citation

1. Who’s saying it? 2. What/Why are they saying? 3. How does it connect to the theme?

First, Second, Third,Next, Another.

In conclusion, a theme in the novel Flowers for Algernon is people treat people with disabilities poorly. I agree with the author’s message. While growing up, I saw people in my school make fun of those who struggled. I believe that humanity, regardless of the time period, still struggles to accept everyone.

Lastly, we need to fill in our conclusion. Please restate the theme you’ve chosen here.

You also need to decide if you agree or disagree with the theme. Once you’ve added your opinion please support it with an example from your life/another book/movie that

supports your answer.