 SAT Question of the Day #5  Check brainstorming  Writing Workshop  Typed Rough Drafts due Lesson 16

 Everyone (a) but him has paid (b) their dues; we (c) must seek ways to make him understand the (d) need for prompt payment. (e) no error

The Introduction; The Thesis Statement; Integrating Quotes

 Start with something interesting.  Funnel Introduction  “A Cause Greater Than Self” pp. 6  How does McCain start his definition essay?  “What Is Freedom?” pp. 48  How does Jellison begin his definition essay?  Here’s another example.  “I am a cripple. I choose this word to name me. I choose from among several possibilities, the most common of which are “handicapped” and “disabled.” I made the choice a number of years ago, without thinking, unaware of my motive for doing so. Even now, I’m not sure what those motives are, but I recognize that they are complex and not entirely flattering. People-crippled or not- wince at the word “cripple,” as they do not at ‘Handicapped’ or ‘disabled.’ Perhaps I want them to wince. I want them to see me as a tough customer, one to whom the fates/gods/virtues have not been kind, but who can face the brutal truth of her existence squarely.”  How did this author begin her definition essay?

 Be specific.  Put it at the end of your introduction.  It should be a COMPLEX idea.  It should be more than a SIMPLE SENTENCE.  Being an American is not only living in America, it is also….  No  “I think that…”  “In this paper…”

 Use quotation marks around the information that is in the original text.  Introduce the quotes. Use the author’s last name. Be sure the title of the selection is also included.  Don’t use the entire sentence, if you don’t need it.  Be sure that you have a complete sentence.  Integrate the quote into your own sentences as much as possible.  You will NEVER have two quotes back-to-back.

The typed version of your rough draft is due Lesson 16. (PERIODS 2 AND 6 – FRIDAY; PERIODS 1, 4, 5, AND 7 – MONDAY)