English 11 Writing/CommunicationMr. Rinka Lesson #17

IronyInformative Essay

Steps 5 & 6

Informative Essay on Irony

Using O. Henry’s short story “A Retrieved Reformation” write a five paragraph essay the clearly defines and illustrates the three major types of irony. Use quotations from the short story in your examples.

“A Retrieved Reformation”

#15 A Retrieved Reformation

O. Henry’s short story “The Retrieved Reformation serves as a fine example of the use of all three types of irony.

Verbal Dramatic Situational

Definition Definition Definition

Example 1 Example 1 Example 1

Example 2 Example 2 Example 2

O. Henry’s short story “The Retrieved Reformation” serves as a fine example of the use of all three types of irony.

I. Introduction A. Hook B. Background Information C. Thesis Statement: O. Henry’s short story “The Retrieved Reformation” serves as an example of the use of all three types of irony.

II. Verbal Irony Definition A. First Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as verbal irony B. Second Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as verbal irony

III. Dramatic Irony Definition A. First Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as dramatic irony B. Second Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as dramatic irony

IV. Situational Irony Definition A. First Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as situational irony B. Second Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as situational irony

V. Conclusion A. Reword Thesis: O. Henry’s short story “The Retrieved Reformation” serves as an example of the use of all three types of irony. B. Review three types of irony. C. Strong concluding remark

Irony Example Essay

Let’s take a close look at an example essay before you make your final edits. Pay attention to the unique punctuation this essay demands.

#17 Irony Essay Example

Writing Rubric

Does the student:

use the five paragraph essay format as instructed? (20 pts.)Define each irony type?(15 pts.)use 2 quotations for each body paragraph? (20 pts.)

Writing Rubric

employ correct word usage? (10 pts.)create a variety of sentences? (10 pts.)use proper grammar mechanics? (10 pts.)punctuate & spell correctly? (15 pts.)

Content Rubric

Does the student:have a strong introduction? (25 pts.)give 2 appropriate examples for each irony type? (25 pts.)support these examples well? (25 pts.)successfully inform the reader (25 pts.)

Step #5 = Edit

Carefully go over your revised paper. It would be best to have a skilled person edit your writing, but this is not always possible. If you are editing your paper, concentrate or you’ll mentally ignore mistakes.

Editing the Essay

Spelling

Capitalization

Sentence Structure

Fragments

Comma Splices

Run-on

Punctuation

End marks

Commas

Semicolons

Colons

Quotation Marks

Italics

Subject-Verb AgreementVerb TenseActive VerbsPronoun-antecedent AgreementPronoun ReferenceDangling ModifiersMisplaced Modifiers

Editing FormatCentered TitleEndorse properlySize 12 Font Arial or Times New RomanBlack Ink1” margin all aroundDouble-space entire paper

Last Name + Page # right corner all pagesIndent all paragraphsDo not use 2nd person pronoun (you)No abbreviations or symbolsNo contractionsSpell out numbers one – tenPunctuate quotes correctly

Diaz 1

Juan Carlos Diaz

Mr. Rinka

English 1

June 1, 2012

Stress: Modern Life’s Silent Killer

Dr. Mason deals with the causes and effects of stress every day and states, “Stress is the single most deadly factor in the lives of modern

Americans” (Mason Interview). Stress is the physical, emotional and

psychological reaction to many factor in a person’s life. Stress

disrupts all aspects of a person’s life, sleeping, eating, exercising,

relaxing interacting and simply enjoying life. Stress can directly or

indirectly cause many diseases from heart attacks and strokes to

diabetes and depression (Stevens 5). For people who wants to

understand this silent killer they need to know what causes stress,

Diaz 1

Juan Carlos Diaz

Mr. Rinka

English 1

June 1, 2012

Stress: Modern Life’s Silent Killer

Dr. Mason deals with the causes and effects of stress every day and states, “Stress is the single most deadly factor in the lives of modern

Americans” (Mason Interview). Stress is the physical, emotional and

psychological reaction to many factor in a person’s life. Stress

disrupts all aspects of a person’s life, sleeping, eating, exercising,

relaxing interacting and simply enjoying life. Stress can directly or

indirectly cause many diseases from heart attacks and strokes to

diabetes and depression (Stevens 5). For people who wants to

understand this silent killer they need to know what causes stress,

Last name & Page#

Endorsement

Arial or Times New Roman font/size 12

Double-space Center the title

1” Margin

Step 6 = Final Draft/Publication

Publish a final draft “cleaning up” all mistakes and making appropriate corrections while using the proper format.

Assignment #1

Edit you Irony Essay.

Assignment #2

Write the Final Draft of your Irony Essay.

English 11 Writing/CommunicationMr. Rinka Lesson #17

IronyInformative Essay

Steps 5 & 6