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.

11/21/2013 Today’s Targets

You will be able to:Understand the proper construction and format of a compare/contrast essay

Homework: Please bring in your outline tomorrow with your thesis and topic sentences included – typed!!!

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:

I. Roman numerals indicate topics (topic sentences)A. Letters indicate examples (quotes)1. Numbers indicate further info about examples (analysis)

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

Sample Outline – Working thesis: For Your Short Story Outline –

Working thesis: Must include two characters and the aspects you plan to focus on to prove who is more villainous

I. Introduction

II. Topic Sentence A. Quote

1. analysis 2.

III. Topic Sentence

Bubbles work, too!

Topic one

•Example one•Example twoTopic

two

•Example one•Example twoTopic

three

•Example one•Example two

working thesis

AssignmentO Create an outline using the format

discussed. This must be typed!O Provide your topic sentence.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.

11/22/2013 Today’s Targets

You will be able to:O Begin constructing your

introduction paragraph utilizing the funnel intro. format

Homework: Complete your introduction paragraph over the weekend – body paragraph one due Tuesday – at the end of class, typed, and handed in to me!

Your job for today I will come around and take a look at

your outlines – if any revisions need to be made, I will let you know

Please begin writing your funnel introduction – if you have any questions please wait until I have made my way around the room to you

You must complete your funnel introduction for Monday: remember

1. generalization 2. Introduction to authors and works 3.Background – do not summarize! 4. Thesis statement Monday we will be in this same room

working on your first body paragraph – due TUESDAY!