FOA (Composition NB) Thursday-November 19 Journal about three things you are grateful for. Give reasons why you are grateful for whatever you choose.

Agenda 11.18.15 Essential Learning: W. 7.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence Finish Revising Essays Type Final Drafts If you finish early complete Blend space Lessons https://www.tes.com/lessons/NLF-IKpkQD2Swg/argumentative-writing https://www.tes.com/lessons/pRg799TmdQCJrA/explanatory-writing REMINDERS: Author’s Purpose Chart and Typed Final Draft due Monday!!

FRIDAY-11.20.15 TURN IN HAWK MASTERY and Foldable (if you did not finish yesterday) Edit and Revise Essay (5mins) Bring all materials to the lab to type final draft!

Essay Checklist Heading and Title Intro- Hook, Comments/Background Info, Claim Body 1/2 – Topic, Evidence, Explanation, Link Body 3- Counterclaim, Evidence, Explanation, Link Transition Words Indent at the start of each new paragraph Commas Quotations (Use direct quotes from the text) Sentence variety (compound and complex) Turn in Do/What Chart, Organizer, Rough Draft and Final Draft on Tuesday!!

TUESDAY-11.24.15 Silent Reading REMINDER: Project Feed 345-6pm HAPPY EARLY THANKSGIVING!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Transition words check point 1._______ I met my former boyfriend, I never really understood the meaning of the word unreliable. A. Where C. First of all B. Before D. When 1b. The transition indicates: A. time C. contrast B. addition D. comparison 2. One reason people have dogs is for companionship; _______ is for protection. A. once C. another B. frequently D. first 2b. The transition indicates: A. illustration C. conclusion B. addition D. time

Transition words check point 1._______ I met my former boyfriend, I never really understood the meaning of the word unreliable. A. Where C. First of all B. Before D. When 1b. The transition indicates: A. time C. contrast B. addition D. comparison 2. One reason people have dogs is for companionship; _______ is for protection. A. once C. another B. frequently D. first 2b. The transition indicates: A. illustration C. conclusion B. addition D. time

3. _________ Angry Birds is a new game; it has quickly become very popular. A. Although C. In the same way B. When D. Wherever 3b. The transition indicates: A. contrast C. time B. addition D. comparison 4. Once the referee’s back was turned, the manager of “The Demented Shadow” placed a foreign object ________ his boxer’s glove. A. such as C. inside B. just like D. before 4b. The transition indicates: A. comparison C. cause and effect B. location D. time 5. Turtles stay in their shells when they are frightened. _______ dogs put their tails between their legs in frightening situations. A. After C. Therefore B. Similarly D. However

3. _________ Angry Birds is a new game; it has quickly become very popular. A. Although C. In the same way B. When D. Wherever 3b. The transition indicates: A. contrast C. time B. addition D. comparison 4. Once the referee’s back was turned, the manager of “The Demented Shadow” placed a foreign object ________ his boxer’s glove. A. such as C. inside B. just like D. before 4b. The transition indicates: A. comparison C. cause and effect B. location D. time 5. Turtles stay in their shells when they are frightened. _______ dogs put their tails between their legs in frightening situations. A. After C. Therefore B. Similarly D. However

Transition Words - Bridges Bridges, or transitional words and phrases, help to guide readers through a text. Bridges should be used as just that—a bridge connecting sentences and/or paragraphs. Within paragraphs, use bridges to smooth the flow of ideas from one sentence to another. Between paragraphs, use bridges to connect your ideas for an overall flow throughout the essay. Bridges should be placed at the beginning of paragraphs or sentences, rather than at the end.

Using Transitions Transition Idea Idea

Transitions Look at the two groups of sentences below. Which sentences read more smoothly? Click on an answer below. My friend, Marcos, loves to play sports and is very athletic. He has won a scholarship to play football at a university next year. My friend, Marcos, loves to play sports and is very athletic. In fact, he has won a scholarship to play football at a university next year.

What are transition words? Transitions What are transition words?

Transitions A transition word directly tells the reader the logical relationship between one idea and another idea. Transition Idea Idea

Example ;however, Marcos loves to go swimming in the ocean. his parents won’t allow him to do that. The transition, however, tells the reader that the logical relationship between the two ideas is contrast.

Transitions - one clause and another clause Transitions are words that help make your writing more coherent. They create connections between: - one clause and another clause - one sentence and another sentence - one group of sentences and the next group of sentences

Joining Two Independent Clauses One way of joining two independent clauses is with a semicolon, a transition, and a comma. ; furthermore, Marcos is a great swimmer he’s very good at scuba diving. Marcos is a great swimmer ;furthermore, he’s very good at scuba diving.

Connecting Two Sentences You can use a transition and comma to tell the reader the logical relationship between two sentences. In fact, he plays three sports at school. Marcos is very athletic. Marcos is very athletic. In fact, he plays three sports at school.

Placement of Transition Rather than placing the transition at the beginning of the second sentence, you may place it in the middle of the second sentence after the subject with two commas. Marcos is very athletic. transition He, in fact, plays three sports at school. subject

Transitions in Longer Writing When writing a paragraph or a larger piece of writing,you can use a transition to show the reader the logical relationship between one group of sentences and another group of sentences. This is useful when you want to let the reader know that you are changing from one idea to another idea.

Example- Longer Piece of Writing Transition connects ideas in paragraph 2 to ideas in paragraph 1. Essay Introduction Body Paragraph 1 Transition connects ideas in paragraph 3 to ideas in paragraph 2. Body Paragraph 2: In addition, Body Paragraph 3: Furthermore, Conclusion:

Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Marcos loves to ski Addition Moreover Furthermore In addition besides Marcos loves to ski he likes to fish. ;moreover, ;furthermore, ;in addition, ;besides,

Marcos plays basketball he plays every Saturday. Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Reinforcement/Emphasis Indeed In fact Marcos plays basketball The transition and second clause reemphasize the first clause. ;in fact, ;indeed, he plays every Saturday.

Marcos enjoys outdoor sports he likes hiking, skiing, and fishing. Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Exemplification For example For instance In particular Marcos enjoys outdoor sports ;for example, ;for instance, ;in particular, The second clause is more specific than the first. he likes hiking, skiing, and fishing.

Marcos enjoys scuba diving Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Contrast However On the contrary In contrast On the other hand Marcos enjoys scuba diving ;on the other hand, ;however, ;on the contrary, ;in contrast, $$$ I think it is an expensive sport.

Types of Transitions Relationship Transition ;thus, ;consequently, Result or Effect Consequently Accordingly Thus Hence Therefore As a result ;thus, ;consequently, ;therefore, ;hence, ;as a result, ;accordingly, Marcos broke his leg he can’t play basketball.

Types of Transitions Relationship Transition ;subsequently, Time Meanwhile (at the same time) Subsequently (after) Thereafter (after) ;subsequently, ;thereafter, Marcos scored a goal his team won the game. after

Transition Words Foldable 1ST Row- Sequential Order/Time 2ND Row- Addition/More Information 3RD Row- Cause and Effect 4TH Row- Summary/Conclusion 5TH Row- Comparison and Contrast Place Category on the outside List as many Transition words as you can think inside the flap Use your blue transition words sheet if you need help! TURN IT IN TODAY! Revise/Edit Rough Draft! (Incorporate Commas, quotations and transition words)