Do Now/ Quick Write #18: Think about the following thesis: “Computers and electronic devices play a large role in my life every day.” Write one sentence that provides an example that effectively illustrates this thesis. For example, “The computer chip in my car makes it more fuel efficient, which saves me money.” Think about the following thesis: “Computers and electronic devices play a large role in my life every day.” Write one sentence that provides an example that effectively illustrates this thesis. For example, “The computer chip in my car makes it more fuel efficient, which saves me money.”

Aim: What is exemplification? ExemplificationIllustration Providing Examples

Aim: What is exemplification? Italian food is fattening! (Even though it tastes so good.) The Yankees are overrated. (Don’t get mad at me.) Tech kids are the best. (Well, aren’t you?)

Aim: What is exemplification? Caloric components of specific foods To illustrate the fattening nature of Italian food Team statistics To provide examples of the Yankees’ failure Individual success stories of students To exemplify the greatness of Tech kids

Aim: What is exemplification? Human beings tend to generalize, but listeners and readers want and need specific examples! Human beings tend to generalize, but listeners and readers want and need specific examples! Exemplification helps us Exemplification helps us – Explain – Analyze – Argue – Add interest Concrete details make our writing ring true! Concrete details make our writing ring true!

Aim: What is exemplification? NarrationExemplification

Aim: What is exemplification? Writing Prompt: Writing Prompt: Write an essay that illustrates what you would to the college community. Write an essay that illustrates what you would to the college community. Homework/Extension: Homework/Extension: – In the rear of your notebook, complete the pre-writing for this prompt: Assess the writing situation with SOAPSTone; Brainstorm to explore your subject; Settle on a tentative focus; Sketch a plan