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Powerpoint Templates Page 2 Meeting 2: Tosspon’s English 105 Review of thesis statements Body Paragraphs Narrative Pre-Writing our own narrative

Powerpoint Templates Page 3 Guidelines for a good thesis (pg 33) States the writer’s clearly defined opinion on some subject/topic Assert ONE main idea Have something worthwhile to say Limit thesis to fit the assignment State thesis clearly, in specific terms In first or second paragraph.

Powerpoint Templates Page 4 Thesis Statement off! (on a strip of paper I will provide)Each person create a thesis statement based on topics on Pg 40. I will read the thesis statements anonymously. Classmates comment on how to improve You will have a chance to rewrite the thesis statement until you get it right. Winning statement gets 1 HW exemption

Powerpoint Templates Page 5 Blurnsball (sorta like Baseball!) Teams choose a “batting order” in the dugout (their table). Come to the front w/ your quiz Draw a card to determine your question Answer the questions on the quiz to “hit” –You strike out if you get it wrong - no 3 chances! –A Single – Identify Sentence or Fragment –A Double – if F, Fix it! –A Triple – 2 nd inning only – tell what is wrong (F’s) –Players move around the bases, when they cross “home plate” they score a point! –Each team gets one (1) 30-second time out.

Powerpoint Templates Page 6 Body Paragraphs (p 47) Chpt 3, Turn to pg 50 Think of your essay like a Hamburger …. Mmm Without all of the pieces… it’s just not complete! Introduction/Hook Paragraphs prove your thesis. Your thesis is the MEAT!!! Conclusion

Powerpoint Templates Page 7 Each Paragraph has a part to play Your individual paragraphs are like pieces of pie. Topic sentence Prove your point: Evidence, a story, a quote, data, research Why does this point matter to your topic???

Powerpoint Templates Page 8 Topic Sentence (pg 50) Supports the thesis by clearly stating a main point in the discussion Announces what the paragraphs will be about Controls the subject matter of the paragraph Its like an umbrella for the paragraph –All of the information in the paragraph should RELATE to the topic sentence –The Topic sentence should “prove” or discuss a portion of the thesis!

Powerpoint Templates Page 9 Focusing & Placing (pg 53) Focusing – be specific (read examples pg 53) Placement – usually the first sentence in the body paragraph, but does not HAVE to be (read examples pg 54-55)

Powerpoint Templates Page 10 Paragraph Development (59) Include enough supporting info/evidence to make readers understand the topic sentence Make the information clear and specific Avoid vague generalities and repetitious ideas

Powerpoint Templates Page 11 Paragraph Length (pg 62) Long enough to accomplish its purpose and short enough to be interesting. Avoid one- or two-sentence paragraphs Divide long-ish paragraphs at a logical point. Use transitional phrases

Powerpoint Templates Page 12 Paragraph Unity Stick to the subject Unify sentences around a central or main idea- the topic sentence Unify paragraphs around a thesis

Powerpoint Templates Page 13 Paragraph Coherence Use a recognizable order –Time –Space –Deductive –Inductive Use transitional phrases Use examples, compare/contrast, sequence, results Avoid whiplash – maintain coherence!

Powerpoint Templates Page 14 Paragraphs Sequence Consider logic! Effect! Transitions Use to link paragraphs/ideas Vary the type and placement to avoid sounding mechanical and boring

Powerpoint Templates Page 15 Paragraph Tournament Each person write a Paragraph about Job Interviews. These WILL be read aloud to the class Get peer feedback because You could WIN a homework exemption!

Powerpoint Templates Page 16 1.In groups of 2 discuss whose paragraph is the best. Why? Why should it move on to the next round? 2.Take the “winner” of the partners to a group of 4 people. Discuss whose paragraph should move on to round 3. 3.Take the winner to a group of 8… Etc. 4.We will do this until we arrive at the top 4, then the class will hear each one, vote for the top 2. Hear again and vote! The class winner will earn a 1 HW exemption Paragraph Tournament

Powerpoint Templates Page 17 Discuss – Sister Flowers (341) Salvation (352) Group w/ someone who read your story Answer the questions that follow (aloud) Now exchange group members Come up with a definition of “Narrative”

Powerpoint Templates Page 18 TYPES OF NARRATIVE A narrative is a story with characters and there is a definite plot line. A narrative normally has a beginning, a middle and an end. There are two types of narrative – fiction and non fiction

Powerpoint Templates Page 19 Narrative (Chpt 12) Pg 343 (new book) Pg 333 (old book) Telling a story- can be fact or fiction.

Powerpoint Templates Page 20 Writing the Narrative Essay Know your purpose Make your main point clear Follow a logical time sequence Use sensory details to hold interest Create authentic characters Use dialog realistically

Powerpoint Templates Page 21 Problems to avoid Choose your subject carefully Limit your scope Don’t let your story lag with insignificant detail

Powerpoint Templates Page 22 Practice (336 old OR 346 new) Look at a painting (in book or handed out) List as many specific details as you can –Describe the setting and character’s appearance –What unusual noises, colors, smells –What does facial expression show? –What might each person SAY –What mood/tone do the colors create? –Ask yourself MORE questions

Powerpoint Templates Page 23 Narrative essay assignment Can base it on your painting OR one of the topics on pg 347 (new book)/pg 337 (old book), OR propose a topic to me Worth 100 points Pre-Write is due next week Rough Draft due 10/28 Final draft due 11/04/2010 Rubric in Syllabus

Powerpoint Templates Page 24 Homework Journal 2: Narrative Read “The Talkies” (pg 646, old book) OR “Arrival at Manzanar” (pg 684, new book) Pre-Write of Narrative Essay (only that sheet) due next week Run On Sentences

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