Unit 6 Seminar: Drafting The Body Paragraphs KU121-Introduction to Writing Skills and Strategies Professor Pomponio Music is playing. Please use the music to set your speakers. If you have technical issues during seminar, please call tech support at , Option 2 then option 0.

Unit 6: Assignments Reading: The reading this week focuses on developing and arranging details and using transitions to connect your details. Discussion: On this week's discussion board (DB), you will answer a series of questions about drafting techniques and which one(s) works best for you. You will accomplish this by reading “The Key to Writing a Successful Draft,” found under the unit 6 readings. Seminar: Complete option #2 assignment if you do not attend the live seminar or attend for less than 30 minutes. If you have not yet checked out the new announcements under Course Home, please do so!

Assignments, Cont’d. Quiz: Take the objective on the course reading. This quiz is automatically graded within the electronic classroom, so you will have your score instantly! Project: Complete the Unit 6 Project. For this project, you will post a draft of the body (3 middle paragraphs) of your autobiography project. A more detailed explanation of this project can be found under Unit 6 > Project. Exercises: Complete both exercises on semicolons, colons, dashes and parentheses.

Remember: You will be successful! KU121 was designed for you to practice your writing skills KU121 projects all build on the previous unit’s project KU121 was designed for you to succeed!

Seminar Goals Review the writing process Identify the qualities of a good body paragraph Discuss drafting techniques Begin drafting your body

The Writing Process Pre-write/Brainstorm First Draft Revise/Edit Final Draft Publish

What is a body paragraph? Body paragraphs—The paragraphs (usually 3) between the introductory and concluding paragraphs within an essay. Each of these paragraphs discusses a single main idea presented by the thesis sentence; this becomes the paragraph topic.

Body Paragraph Topics and Supporting Details Paragraph Topic A single main idea from the thesis that becomes the topic sentence of a body paragraph In other words, the overall theme of the paragraph Continues the ideas from the introduction (thesis statement) Supporting Examples Ideas that provide additional information about the main ideas or key points of each body paragraph Examples of ideas/topic …and elaboration of those examples Keep it interesting!

Why Draft? Gives you the opportunity to make mistakes Gives you the chance to perfect your ideas Provides opportunities to have others critique your work

Drafting Techniques From paper to computer On computer Beginning with body paragraphs Beginning with introduction and conclusion Beginning to end It’s really up to you. Just write it down!!!!!

On The Way to The Final Project Project Description: Imagine that you have completed your program at Kaplan University and been offered your dream job! The company or organization you will be working for wants to issue a press release announcing that you are joining them and in what capacity. In order to do so, they need an autobiographical statement from you.

This Week’s Project Body Paragraph 1 One paragraph that gives professional details about you and your life – your age, family, hobbies, etc. (NOTE: this is a professional biography so you should limit personal details to what is appropriate).

This Week’s Project Body Paragraph 2 One paragraph that talks about your education. You should include high school or your GED, any previous college experience, and your Kaplan program.

This Week’s Project Body Paragraph 3 One paragraph that details professional experiences, honors and awards, or other related details.

Example of Paragraph 3- Professional Experiences, Honors, Awards and Other Related Details In her early years in America, Wonder Woman was frequently spotted doing good and conquering her country's enemies using force tempered by love and justice. Whenever possible, Wonder Woman tried to convert her enemies and often employed her telepathic and "magical" female powers to do so. She took an active role in protecting women from sadistic and evil men and, aided by a band of college girls, sought to teach women to become more independent and self- respecting. Text retrieved from famous-fictional-characters-wonder-woman-aka-diana-prince.htm

Write in 3 rd Person In her early years in America, Wonder Woman was frequently spotted doing good and conquering her country's enemies using force tempered by love and justice. Whenever possible, Wonder Woman tried to convert her enemies and often employed her telepathic and "magical" female powers to do so. She took an active role in protecting women from sadistic and evil men and, aided by a band of college girls, sought to teach women to become more independent and self- respecting.

From the project directions, the body paragraphs should include... 1.One paragraph that gives professional details about you and your life – your age, family, hobbies, etc. (NOTE: this is a professional biography so you should limit personal details to what is appropriate). 2.One paragraph that talks about your education. You should include high school or your GED, any previous college experience, and your Kaplan program. 3.One paragraph that details professional experiences, honors and awards, or other related details.

Practice With Your Partner You will have 15 minutes to practice writing your 1 body paragraph Use 5 minutes to type any of the body paragraphs in Microsoft Word Use 5 minutes to copy/paste and receive feedback from your partner Use 5 minutes to switch roles and repeat with your partner

Share Out How has this experience helped you? Are there any questions?

Seminar Goals Review the writing process Identify the qualities of a good paragraph Discuss drafting techniques Begin drafting your body GOOD NIGHT