AP Terms Assertion (qualified/unqualified) Analogy Allegory Allusion Juxtaposition
Definition Essay Objective: To jigsaw the reading of multiple definition essays and recognize the essential elements of an effective definition essay by organizing examples onto a graphic organizer independently and through group discussion
Definition Essay and Word Assignment Read the assignment for the definition essay Annotate the assignment for important requirements and ask two questions you may have? – Even if you think you know the answer, write two questions.
Jigsaw Select one of the following definition essays to read (each group member needs a different essay to read) – Gloria Naylor “The meanings of a Word” p. 517 – Christine Leong “Being a Chink” p. 523 – Thomas Sowell “Needs” p. 530 – Barbara Kingsolver “Rural Delivery” p.534 – Andrea Jones “Identity’s Edge” p.541
Read and Take Notes Read your definition essay from start to finish Complete your graphic organizer with implicit or explicit examples Clarification for elements of a definition essay can be found on pages
Group Discussion Share your findings and take notes – What is similar? – What is different? – What is true for ALL definition essays? – What can be changed?