Day 13 English 11

Sentence Types Review

What words signal a dependent clause? When she sleeps in her makeup, her face is imprinted on the pillow. After they left, they went to the gym. Before the move came out, I read The Maze Runner. Because they serve pizza at the gym, it is sometimes difficult to concentrate.

Which words are coordinating conjunctions? John’s cat Buster loves to nap on warm appliances, and he really loves sleeping on top of the television. During English class, Anthony kept flirting with Katelin and distracting her, so she hit him with her dictionary. Cindy doesn’t mind being quiet, but one time her hairdresser dyed her hair blue after she mumbled instructions.

? Example: The pirate captain lost her treasure map, but she still found the buried treasure. Compound

? Example: Brit is going on a hot air balloon with Chris. Simple

? Example: Because the soup was too cold, I warmed it in the microwave. The Complex Sentence

Compound-Complex Sentence ? Example: Though Mitchell prefers watching romantic films, he rented the latest spy thriller, and he enjoyed it very much. Compound-Complex Sentence

Sentence Type Quiz

Objectives Understand the purpose and conventions of an author’s note as a genre. Explain how authors can use sentence structure for effect.

Pass out books! Into the Wild

Into the Wild The cover of a book serves a crucial purpose: to entice readers to purchase or check out the book. Task: Examine carefully the cover of Into the Wild. Cite at least three design details you observe, and explain why you think the cover designers made these specific choices. What effect(s) do you think they were going for?

Author Jon Krakauer Jon Krakauer (b. 1954) started climbing mountains at age 8. He has chronicled his experiences in two best-selling books, Into Thin Air and Into the Wild. He wrote Into Thin Air after a failed expedition to climb Mt. Everest. The book earned him a nomination as one of the finalists for the Pulitzer Prize.

Krakauer’s “Author’s Note” As you read Krakauer’s “Author’s Note,” identify shifts in the point of view (1st person to 3rd person) and between objective and subjective descriptions. Use the margin to label these different types. Be prepared to discuss what you think the purpose of an author’s note is. How does Krakauer structure the note to explain his purpose in writing the book?

Identify some conventions of the Author’s Note. 1st person Directly addresses the reader Explains the motivation and/or goals for writing the text Gives background on the development of the text/the writer’s thinking Makes the writer’s bias explicit 1st person Directly addresses the reader Explains the motivation and/or goals for writing the text Gives background on the development of the text/the writer’s thinking Makes the writer’s bias explicit

Not Standard English When he first came to the mountains his life was far away On the road and hangin’ by a song But the string’s already broken and he doesn’t really care Keeps changin’ fast, it don’t last for long You may have noticed that some writers use informal spelling and usage. This practice is common in song lyrics. For example, the song “Rocky Mountain High” uses informal spelling.

Writing Prompt: Does Krakauer sympathize with Chris or does he condemn him for his actions? Prove your argument with quotes from the author’s note. Be sure to: Begin with a statement that presents your analytical statement and use commentary to link your evidence to your central claim. Support your claim with specific evidence from the text. Make effective choices for meaning or style.

Writing Prompt: Write an analytical text explaining how Krakauer uses structure and style to show his shifting feelings toward his subject, Chris McCandless. Be sure to: Begin with a statement that presents your analytical statement and use commentary to link your evidence to your central claim. Support your claim with specific evidence from the text. Make effective choices for meaning or style.