Word Roots answers for #12 (Juniors) 1.F 2.E 3.B 4.A 5.D 6.G 7.C 1.Morphology 2.Amorphous 3.Dimorphic 4.Encephalitis 5.Cephalic 6.Cephalothorax 7.Metamorphosis

Roots answers for #12 (Sophomores) 1.F 2.D 3.E 4.B 5.A 6.C 1.Xenophile 2. Philanthropy 3. Philogyny 4. Bibliophile 5. Phonophile 6. Philology

Roots answers for #12 (9 th Grade) 1.E 2.G 3.C 4.B 5.F 6.D 7.A 1.Nomographer 2.Autonomous 3. Astronomy 4. Astronaut 5. Nomology 6. Nautical 7. Hydronautics

Tuesday Bell work: Answer the following question on the back of your Word Roots: You've been sentenced to death in an obscure foreign country which has a strange law. Before the sentence is carried out, two papers -- one with "LIFE" written on it and one with "DEATH" written on it -- are folded up and placed in a hat. You are permitted to pick out one of the papers (without looking), and if you choose the one with "LIFE" written on it, you are set free. Otherwise, the death sentence is carried out. On this occasion, a mean-spirited acquaintance of yours, bent on your demise, has substituted the paper with "LIFE" written on it with another one with "DEATH" written on it. This person gleefully informs you of what he has done and that you are doomed to die. You are not permitted to speak to anyone about this misdeed, nor will you have a chance to switch the papers or the hat yourself in time. How will you avoid certain death?

Scavenger hunt winners… …will be announced tomorrow when I am finished going through all of the pictures.

MLA Format Take some notes! Get out your ELA notebook for the beginning of notes. You will have a quiz about this Friday.

Watch the video on MLA formatting and take notes.video

Great resources for Citing Sources  EasyBib  Citation Machine  Purdue Owl

Work on Practice MLA formatting  Use your cell phone for help with citing the sources.

Bellwork for Wednesday:  Answer the following riddle:  Give me food, and I will live; give me water, and I will die. What am I? The answer for yesterday’s is: You should swallow the piece of paper you select. This will force the person to look at the other sheet and assume you had the opposite.

Scavenger hunt winners (period 5)  Jaret B.  Ashley T.  Nick H.  Alec Y.

Scavenger hunt winners (period 6)  Austin R.  Kobi R.  Megan L.  Emily B.

Scavenger hunt winners (period 7)  Kolten P.  Maegan F.  Madisen V.  Kourtney N.

As a class, give me step by step directions to correctly format my paper.

Go over Homework  Check to see if it’s completed.

Source: _A Writer's Reference_ by Diana Hacker A thesis statement can be:  The answer to a question that you have posed  The solution for a problem you have identified  A statement that takes a position on a debatable topic

General Tips about Thesis Statements  A statement that contains the essay’s topic and point(s)  Gives the reader a sense of what the essay will be about  Usually comes at the end of the introduction  Most thesis statements are only one sentence  Must be a complete sentence  Everything in the essay must support the thesis.  Introduction paragraph should follow this format:  Attention getter (commonly known as a “hook”)  Introduce the topic  State the thesis

What are the Roles of a Thesis? 1. It can assert an argument, explain a topic, and/or analyze an issue. 2. It is specific in presenting the writer's position. 3. It limits both scope and topic of the paper. 4. It captures the reader's interest and focuses that interest on the topic.

Source: Kinds of Thesis Statements: Persuasive*  An persuasive paper makes a claim based on opinion, evaluation, or interpretation about a topic and proves this claim with specific evidence.  Persuasive thesis example: High school graduates should be required to take a year off to pursue community service projects before entering college in order to increase their maturity and global awareness. *If you have been asked to argue a point or choose a side on an issue, this is likely the type of thesis you will use. *Typically, you will use this style of thesis in English 1C and transfer-level courses.

Source: Kinds of Thesis Statements: Analytical*  An analytical paper breaks the topic down into parts, examines each part, and determines how each part relates to the whole topic.  Analytical thesis example: An analysis of the college admission process reveals one challenge facing counselors: accepting students with high test scores or students with strong extracurricular backgrounds. *If you have been asked to analyze a topic, issue, or reading, this is the type of thesis you should use. *Typically, you will use this style of thesis in English 1A and transfer level courses.

Source: Kinds of Thesis Statements: Expository*  An expository (explanatory) paper explains something to the audience.  Expository thesis example: The life of the typical college student is characterized by time spent studying, attending class, and socializing with peers. *If you have been asked to narrate a story or explain a process, this is likely the type of thesis you will use. *Typically, you will use this style of thesis in English 67, English 68, AmLa and LERN classes.

Ways of Constructing Thesis Statements: The List (Essay Map)  Contains essay’s topic, point, and three supporting reasons  Example: “To reduce the number of highway fatalities [topic and point], our country needs [purpose=persuasive] to enforce the national law that designates twenty- one as the legal minimum age to drink, set up check points on major holidays, and take away licenses from convicted drunk drivers [three reasons].”

Ways of Constructing Thesis Statements: The Umbrella  Contains essay’s topic, point, and alludes to reasons why the reader should believe you.  Do not directly state the supporting reasons, but instead allude to them.  Example: “Although thought to be humane and necessary, animal testing [topic] for medical and cosmetic purposes does not live up to it’s promises [point and reasons].”  Do NOT use language like, “There are many reasons people don’t like chocolate ice cream.”

Thesis Don’ts  Announce your thesis: “In this essay, I am going to tell you about BCHS and why you should go there.” (Side note: Some instructors may encourage this type of statement, and always do what your instructor suggests)  Confuse your reader: Just make sure that the topic and point are clear.  Cannot be a fact: Doesn’t allow you to prove anything because it’s already factual.  Don’t be vague: Words like “good,” “bad,” “right,” and “wrong,” don’t convey specific meaning.  Cannot be a question: “Don’t you think animal testing is inhumane?”  Does not give the point of the paper.  Leaves it open for readers to fill in the blank.

Creating a Thesis Statement 1. Determine essay’s topic (what you’re talking about) Example: Pixar’s film Up 2. Determine what kind of paper you are writing and what kind of thesis statement you need to use: analytical, persuasive, or expository. Example: Persuasive=It’s not really a “kid” movie. 3. Determine the way you will construct your thesis: list or umbrella? 4. Put it all together! Example: Pixar’s film, Up, should not be considered a “kid” movie because the character conflicts and main theme of loss are too complex for children to understand.

Activity: Create Thesis Statements  Based on the topic below, create both an umbrella and a list thesis statement.  Make sure to include the topic, point, and possibly reason(s) in each of the statements.  Topic: Being a successful BCHS student  Be prepared to share!

Possible Thesis Statements  List: “Though BCHS may offer rigorous courses, each student can be successful [topic+point] as long as they study, receive tutoring, and meet with their instructors [reasons].”  Umbrella: “BCHS can be a challenging school, but all students can be successful [topic+point].”

Pathway’s Schedule Thursday Bell Work

DEA and Body Paragraphs.  For your writing you needed to write about your elements with evidence and examples.  Your elements and evidence should support your thesis.

Element/Detail  Your first sentence of your body paragraph should explain your chosen literary element and how it relates to your thesis.  Your second sentence should provide an example (quote and citation) from the story.  Your third sentence should provide the rational for the quote and how it relates to your element and thesis.  Your fourth sentence should provide another example (quote and citation) from the story.  Your fifth sentence should provide the rational for the quote and how it relates to your element and thesis.  Your writing may have more than 5 sentences, but this would be the minimum!! YOU WILL COMPLETE THIS FOR BOTH BODY PARAGRAPHS

In Text Citations

Friday Bell Work  Study for Word Root Quiz 12  Turn in Word Root and Bell Work

Take Word Root Quiz 12

Take MLA formatting Quiz  You may use your notes from this week.

Introduction  Your introduction should include an introduction about your writing which includes the TAG (title, author, genre). You should include your 2 sentence summary about the piece of writing, a thesis statement, and list the elements/details you have chosen to write about (2 of them).

Conclusion  This is where you restate your introduction, but leave the reader with a statement that draws a conclusion.  Think about your introduction and rewrite it. How can you use it to conclude your writing?

Revision Time  You now have the rest of the class period to work on your revisions for your final draft.  The final draft must be typed. It will be due Friday January 23.