11/18/2013 graded discussion you will be able to: demonstrate your understanding of the connection...
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11/18/2013Graded Discussion
You will be able to: Demonstrate your understanding of
the connection between our short stories and poems
Partake in a collaborative graded discussion
Homework:Consider which short stories you are most comfortable with…what about the poems?
Your job for today1.) Move the desks…
You need your notes section too2.) Expectations for the day/
speaking once, twice…3.) Questions?
Grading Scale:You all start with a 7/10
You have the chance to obtain an8, 9, or 10…
What that sounds like…
11/19/2013Short Story Test Corrections
You will be able to:Collaborate with peers to discuss short story test questions, and determine reasoning for the correct answers
Homework: Let’s chat…
11/20/2013Short Story Test Corrections
You will be able to:Collaborate with peers to discuss short story test questions, and determine reasoning for the correct answers
Homework: Look over the paper proposals and consider which you want to write on…begin brainstorming ideas about the format, etc.
We will discuss them more in depth tomorrow along with the options of how you may set up your paper – outlines will be due Friday and I will go over the assignment tomorrow!
Your Job For Today You should have your test, a test packet, and
your answer key in front of you You have the option to work with your row
partners, but do not have to if you prefer to work aloneHERE IS THE ASSIGNMENT – BUT THIS IS NOT
MANDATORYFor each question that you got wrong, you
must do the following:Type the question # and question
a. Choice - correct becauseb. Choice – not correct becausec. Choice – not correct becaused. Choice – not correct because
You must prove each why each choice is correct/incorrect
Why is the right answer correct?
Your Job For Today
You will not be allowed to take the test packet with you.
In order to finish your corrections, you must come see me during your
lunch/study hall/etc. I will not accept the assignment unless
it is typed Due: Next Tuesday – November 26th
Tonight: Look over the essay prompts Begin brainstorming ideas…why?
Preparing an Essay
Because writing is cool.
OutlineO The purpose of an outline is to
organize your thoughts.O You should tailor your outline to the
type of essay your are preparing.O Just remember these simple rules:
O Roman numerals indicate topicsO Letters indicate examplesO Numbers indicate further info
about examples
Sample Outline – Working thesis: In “The Most Dangerous Game” the mood of suspense is shown through the tropical
night, Zaroff’s chateau, and the fight in the bedroom.
II. Suspense shown through Zaroff’s chateau
A. Darkness surrounding house
1. archetype of darkness pointing to death
and evil
2. resembles Dracula’s castle
B. House is like a fortress
1. prison references like spiked iron gate2. fortified with cliffs, personified sea
Bubbles work, too!
Topic
one
•Example one
•Example twoTopi
c two
•Example one
•Example two
Topic three
•Example one
•Example two
working thesis
AssignmentO Create an outline using a format that makes
sense to you. This does not have to be typed.
O Provide your topics and specific examples you intend to use.
O This outline is organic: it may change as you begin to write the paper.
O This is an initial exercise to organize your thoughts.
Funnel IntroductionO Purpose
O Attract audience to writingO Clarify main idea of your essayO Present author and work discussedO Clarify presentation of ideas
O The introduction consists of four “funneled” parts: generalization, introduction to author and work, background information, and thesis statement.
GeneralizationO Address subject of prompt and main
idea (main idea is generated from prompt)
O Mention concepts you intend to explore in your essay in general – not vague – terms (i.e. Are you exploring price and its devastating effects? Are you addressing how one event can change a person’s perspective?
ContinuedO Do not reference the entirety of
history (i.e. Throughout history . . .)O Do not reference literature, authors,
or literary devices in general terms (i.e. Authors use symbolism to . . . In literature the main character . . . )
O Usually 2-4 sentences
Introduction to A and W
O Directly connect to generalizationO Present characters, events, or
necessary settingO Don’t simply repeat information from
generalization – add to it.O Remember the funnel – general to
specific.O 1 sentence
Background Information
O Needed information from work (s) to smoothly move into thesis
O This is not a space for unnecessary character traits or plot summary
O This is not the space for specific examples from the work (s).
O Usually 1-2 sentences
Thesis StatementO Must contain the main idea of your
essayO This should be a specified main idea
from what you discussed in your introduction.
O If discussing theme, the theme should remain universal and not work specific.
O Must establish your “plan of attack” – what are the topics you will prove your main idea with?
Inverse Funnel Conclusion
O PurposeO Remind audience of what you set out to
proveO Give insight on the topic referencing
points made throughout essay.O Leave audience with something to think
about without literally asking a question.O The conclusion consists of three parts:
loose rewording of thesis without topics, review and insight, final comment on topic.