SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Do Now: Take out your rubrics. What are some of the main takeaways from the argument rubric? Answer in your notebooks in 2-3 sentences.

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Agenda Do Now Share Out TFIOS papers Writing and formatting Review Notes Homework Exit

The Fault in Our Stars Papers Please hand these in now if you haven’t already!!!

WRITING REVIEW – THINGS TO LOOK FOR NOTES, PLEASE!!

#1. Literary Present Treat all literary works as if they are in existence right NOW. Use present tense. For example: When Hazel Grace Lancaster first meets August Waters, she knows that he is a person who will somehow change her life. Another: John Green’s book The Fault in Our Stars is one that conveys how difficult it is to find meaning in this world.

#2. No Personal “I” or Personal Examples In argument and expository essays, there is no place for the words like “I,” “me,” “my,” or “mine.” Although the examples are valid and interesting, they make your argument biased, informal and NOT objective.

MLA FORMATTING

#3. MLA Header The header goes on the left hand side of the page. NAME TEACHER SUBJECT DATE – 9 SEPTEMBER 2014

Example Student Name

#4. Essay Titles Please make sure you write a title that is INTERESTING. For example: The Honorable Life Found in Her Faults Titles are: In 12 point font Not underlined Not bold If the book title is in the paper title, that needs to be italics. For example: Finding Honor and Love in The Fault in Our Stars

#5. Book titles Book titles are in ITALICS ONLY. Do not put quotes around a book title. The Fault in Our Stars To Kill a Mockingbird Great Expectations *Note: When handwriting, you need to underline the title.

#6. Block quotes If you use a quote that is longer than 4 lines, it needs to be in a BLOCK quote. Double indent Author mention

#7. In-text citations When referencing a book in a paper, there are a few ways to do the citations. When Hazel Grace yells, “What happens to Anna’s mother?” we see that she is finally standing up for herself and refusing to back down (Green 193).

#7. In-text citations When referencing a book in a paper, there are a few ways to do the citations. When Hazel Grace yells, “What happens to Anna’s mother?” we see that she is finally standing up for herself and refusing to back down (Green 193). Author name NO punctuation Page # and period AFTER the parentheses.

#7. In-text citations If you mention the author’s name, then you don’t need to include it in the parentheses. Green’s book teaches us that, “some infinities are bigger than other infinities” (193). If you use a quote and mention the author name at the beginning of the page, for the rest of the quotes you only need the PAGE NUMBER.

#8. Works cited Even if you cite 12 different page numbers throughout your paper, you only need to cite the book once. You don’t need page numbers or chapters, either.

Correct MLA Citation Green, John. The Fault in Our Stars. New York: Dutton, Print.

Exit Ticket Identify the function of a thesis statement in 2-3 sentences in your notebooks

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Do Now Read through the two examples on the handout and identify which thesis statement is better;then, explain WHY in 2-3 sentences.

Share out – Which is better? Why? Why do we need it?

Agenda Do Now Share Out Breaking down the prompts Writing thesis statements Independent work Homework reminder

BREAKING DOWN PROMPTS – PART I

Your summer assignment… Write a thesis driven essay about John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars. Overall, attempt to offer this text as a “young adult” novel, exploring how Hazel Grace finds meaning and an overall place in sometimes a complicated and cruel world. With a partner, take 4 minutes and reword this prompt. In your own words… Explore how Hazel finds meaning and a place for herself in a world that is often unfair.

WRITING AWESOME THESIS STATEMENTS – PART II

What is a thesis statement? – in your notebooks The thesis explains a paper's argument as precisely as possible Creates clarity and focus Creates order for the reader AND for the writer.

Step 2. Ask the question… What question are you trying to answer? For example: How does Hazel find meaning and an overall place in this unfair world? Work with a partner for 4 minutes to answer this question on your worksheet.

Step 3. Answer the question and brainstorm ideas… How does Hazel find meaning and an overall place in this unfair world? Work with a partner to answer this question on your paper… Possible Answers: Augustus Her friends Her family Her cancer experience Her meeting with Van Houten Her connection to An Imperial Affliction

Step 3. Write a new thesis that answers the prompt. This should be done independently. When you are done, raise your hand and I will come and give you the thumbs up to continue.

Thesis Statement Hazel Grace finds meaning and an overall place in this complicated world through being with Augustus Waters, her relationships with her family and friends, meeting Van Houten, and her connection with the book. Being with Augustus, her relationship with family and friends, meeting Van Houten and her connection with the book help Hazel Grace find an overall place in this world.

Thesis Hazel Grace finds meaning and an overall place in this world through Augustus, friends and family, her sickness, the book. Augustus, friends and family, her sickness, and the book help Hazel Grace find meaning and an overall place in this world.

Thesis Statement Hazel Grace finds meaning and a place in this cruel world in her life through her relationship and love of Augustus Waters, her family’s support, her favorite book, and her friends. Augustus Waters’ love, reading An Imperial Affliction, and her family’s support help Hazel find meaning and an overall place in this world.

Thesis Hazel Grace finds a place in the world and a reason to keep living from August Waters before and after his death, after she gets answers from Van Houten, and from the cancer Support Group. Through her relationship with August Waters, the answers from Van Houten and her support group, Hazel Grace finds meaning and a place in this unfair world.

Independent Work… Look at your introduction. Ask yourself these questions: 1. Do you have a thesis statement? If not, write one! 2. If you have a thesis statement, is it clear? If it’s not, make it clear!

Homework Bring your essay AND an electronic version if you want to start working on your essays on the computer.

Group Work – ask one of these people for help with your thesis! Period 2 Rucha Daniella Ava-Loren Period 5 Michelle Ange Alexa Tarrin Anthony Jimmy

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

Do Now Read through the two short introductions and describe the tactic used to start it off. What’s the initial hook to engage the reader?

Answers #1. Interesting fact #2. Quotation

Agenda Do now Answers Writing introductions Independent time Homework

WRITING INTRODUCTIONS Steps 1, 2, 3!

GRABBING THE READER’S ATTENTION – STEP 1 Several ways to do this! – In your notebooks

Anecdote A story that is related to the topic of your essay. Example: When Chris Greicus was seven years old, he wasn’t sure if he would live to see his 8 th birthday. The young boy had cancer, and his ordeal started the Make a Wish Foundation.

Interesting or Surprising Fact Something that has occurred or is real. Example: The pentagon has twice as many bathrooms as are necessary.

Definition Define a word that you use often in your paper to help clarify something for your reader.. Cancer is defined as “a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body” (“cancer”).

My example: According to the American Cancer Society, pediatric cancers represent 1% of all new cancers in the United States (cancer.org). This is an interesting fact to start my essay.

WRITING TRANSITION SENTENCES – STEP 2!

Transition sentences Connects the hook (which may be casual) to the Thesis (which must be formal). For a longer paper, you will probably have 2-3 transition sentences.

My example… Although the percentage is small, the impact these devastating diseases have on the people who are afflicted is enormous. Hazel Grace Lancaster and August Waters, the main characters from John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, are a part of this awful adolescent cancer club. For Hazel, dealing with cancer at such a young age means she must work harder to have a life that is meaningful.

INCLUDING YOUR THESIS – STEP 3

Add the thesis… This heroine must learn how to find purpose in a world that is often unfair, and Hazel does this through her connection to Augustus Waters, her relationship with family and friends, and the experience of meeting Peter Van Houten, her favorite author.

Completed Introduction Example According to the American Cancer Society, pediatric cancers represent 1% of all new cancers in the United States (cancer.org). Although the percentage is small, the impact these devastating diseases have on the people who are afflicted is enormous. Hazel Grace Lancaster and August Waters, the main characters from John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, are a part of this awful adolescent cancer club. For Hazel, dealing with cancer at such a young age means she must work harder to have a life that is meaningful. This heroine must learn how to find purpose in a world that is often unfair, and Hazel does this through her connection to Augustus Waters, her relationship with family and friends, and the experience of meeting Peter Van Houten, her favorite author.

Independent Work Look through your essay and decide if you have an introduction that hooks the reader, as relevant transition sentences, and has a clear thesis. For papers that are longer, you will need more than one transition sentence.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Do Now Read through the quote from TFIOS and explain what you think it means in 2-3 sentences.

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Agenda Do now Share out Finding evidence Analyzing evidence Independent work

FINDING EVIDENCE

What is evidence? Why is it important? the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true. It is important because it will help support your ARGUMENT. Without it, the reader won’t believe you as an authority.

How do I find evidence? 1. Establish your thesis 2. Find quotes that match what you’re trying to prove. OR – if you have quotes that you love, modify your thesis to support those quotes.

My thesis… This heroine must learn how to find purpose in a world that is often unfair, and Hazel does this through her connection to Augustus Waters, her relationship with family and friends, and the experience of meeting Peter Van Houten, her favorite author. Connection to Augustus Quote #1 - “…I know that love is just a shout into the void, and that oblivion is inevitable, and that we're all doomed…I am in love with you.” Quote #2 - “Oh, I’m grand.” Augustus Waters smiled with a corner of his mouth. “I’m on a roller coaster that only goes up, my friend.”

ANALYZING EVIDENCE

Step 1 Quote #1 - “…I know that love is just a shout into the void, and that oblivion is inevitable, and that we're all doomed… and I am in love with you.” First ask: Does this tie into my thesis? If yes, then keep going! If no, then STOP and find another one!

Step 2 Quote #1 - “…I know that love is just a shout into the void, and that oblivion is inevitable, and that we're all doomed… and I am in love with you.” Then ask: What is Gus saying? Gus is saying that even though we are all going to die and that the outlook for our lives (no matter how long we have) is grim, he still loves Hazel and wants her to know it. My using words like “doom,” he acknowledges that the end won’t be pretty, and yet the repetition of “I am in love with you” shows that he does not care.

Step 3 “…I know that love is just a shout into the void, and that oblivion is inevitable, and that we're all doomed… and I am in love with you.” Finally ask: How does this tie into my thesis? Hazel is yearning to find meaning in this world, and Gus loving her has helped her to see that the relationships we have with people gives purpose to our lives. Also, his love has helped her understand that she does belong here, and that life is worth fighting for.

Independent Work Go through the quotes you have used and decide whether or not they follow this criteria. If you don’t have any quotes, SPEND THE TIME LOOKING FOR THEM!

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Do Now What is the function of a conclusion? Why is it necessary? Answer in your notebooks in 2-3 sentences.

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Agenda Do Now Share Out Writing conclusions Turnitin.com Independent Work Essay reminder! Exit

WRITING AWESOME CONCLUSIONS

Tips for a Conclusion Do not start with, “In Conclusion,” “To Summarize,” “In Summation,” etc. Keep it simple. Leave a memorable impression! give a thought-provoking quotation describe a powerful image talk about consequences or implications state what action needs to be done end on an interesting twist of thought explain why the topic is important

My Conclusion Example Sometimes people come into our lives and leave a lasting impression; however, it is often only after they are gone do we really learn how big of an impact they have made. When The Fault in Our Stars first begins, Hazel is a shell of a person: a young woman who cannot find the strength or will to put any effort into her own life. After she meets Augustus Waters, everything changes. Though they only got to spend a short amount of time together, Gus helps Hazel realize that even though she may not realize it yet, she has a purpose on this planet, and it is up to her to fulfill that destiny.

TURNITIN.COM

English II Period 2 Go to turnitin.com Go to “log in” and type in YOUR address and password. It should be the same one from last year. If you don’t remember, click “Forgot Password” Once logged in: Class ID: Password: Lemire14

English II Period 3 Go to turnitin.com Go to “log in” and type in YOUR address and password. It should be the same one from last year. If you don’t remember, click “Forgot Password” Once logged in: Class ID: Password: Lemire14

English II Period 4 Go to turnitin.com Go to “log in” and type in YOUR address and password. It should be the same one from last year. If you don’t remember, click “Forgot Password” Once logged in: Class ID: Password: Lemire14

English II Period 5 Go to turnitin.com Go to “log in” and type in YOUR address and password. It should be the same one from last year. If you don’t remember, click “Forgot Password” Once logged in: Class ID: Password: Lemire14

Independent Work Check to see if your conclusion is effective! Spend the rest of the period working on your essays! Papers are due Sunday night by 11:59 PM!