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Mr. Dreeson Miami Beach Senior High Writing Code Mr. Dreeson Miami Beach Senior High

A - Title Every expository writing should have a title Titles should be original Titles should be as clever as possible Titles are your first impression – make it a good one!

B - Structure Introductory paragraph Middle paragraphs 3 to 5 sentences in length No quotes! Middle paragraphs 5 to 9 sentences in length Quotes required! Concluding paragraph

Introductory Paragraph General to specific Use central focus of thesis statement Two to three sentence transition Thesis statement Single sentence end of paragraph Must contain author and title Must contain the assertion (claim) Must contain the impact Should reveal essay structure

Middle Paragraphs Topic sentence (related to a “prong” from your thesis) – NO QUOTES Analysis Explain what the text means Quotes Small pieces of text (credibility!) Commentary Additional observations/extensions Summary/Capitulatory sentence NO QUOTES!

Concluding Paragraph 3-5 sentences in length A paraphrase of the thesis statement (reworded) a summary of the two main points from the body of the essay. A clincher (final strong observation / commentary)

C – Comma Splice Separating two sentences with a comma instead of a period A serious error! Automatic “F” in grammar grade! Avoid splices by putting a period between sentences

D – Sentence Fragment A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence Avoid fragments by writing complete sentences Avoid starting sentences with “And”, “Yet”, “But”, or “Because”, “There”, “This fact”

E – 1st or 2nd Person Do not use first person Do not use second person I, me, my, we, us, our, mine Do not use second person You, your, you’re Use third person! He, she, it The goal? Stay objective, not subjective. More fact, less feeling.

F - Diction Diction refers to the words you choose for your writing Avoid clichés http://www.gardendigest.com/cliche.htm#Quotes Avoid terms like “very”, “the reader”, “extremely” Keep your writing fresh and original

G – Improper Use of Quotes Quotations should be in middle paragraphs only Quotations should be in the middle of middle paragraphs (not first or last sentence) Quotations should be 1 to 5 words maximum per quote

Example of quote combining Hamlet laments about his troubled life as he considers his father’s murder, his uncle’s treachery, and his own indecision which culminates in a “sea of troubles.” (III, i, 58)

H – Beg/End Paragraph with a Quote Quotes cannot be in the first sentence of any paragraph Quotes cannot be in the last sentence of any paragraph Quotes can only be in the middle of middle paragraphs!

I – Line or Page Numbers After a quotation, line or page numbers must be used Plays – Act, Scene, Line # (III, ii, 47) Poems – Line number (l. 17) Novels – Page number (p. 54)

J - Focus Stay focused on the topic Keep your thesis statement in mind as you write Your topic sentence (1st sentence) is your focus…stay on task!

K – Grammar Error Avoid misspelled words Avoid errors in subject-verb agreement Singular subject – singular verb Plural subject – plural verb Avoid shifts in tense – try to write in present tense as much as possible!

L – Passive Voice Passive voice is weak Active voice is stronger “The car is washed by Max.” Active voice is stronger “Max washes the car.” Learn to spot passive voice Verb “to be” + past participle Ex: was + determined

M - Transition Smooth transitions from one idea to another are important Use proper transition words: however, therefore, indeed, consequently, moreover, thus Use proper transition sentences to move from one paragraph to another

N - Evidence Think of yourself as a lawyer! Prove what you say by: Using quotations from the text Using examples Using statistics Using allusions or historical parallels The goal? Write as if you were an expert on literature. Back up what you claim with evidence!