English 11 Writing/Communication Mr. Rinka Lesson #17 Irony Informative Essay Steps 5 & 6

Informative Essay on Irony Using O. Henry’s short story “A Retrieved Reformation” write a five paragraph essay the clearly defines and illustrates the three major types of irony. Use quotations from the short story in your examples.

“A Retrieved Reformation” #15 A Retrieved Reformation

O. Henry’s short story “The Retrieved Reformation serves as a fine example of the use of all three types of irony. Verbal Dramatic Situational Definition Definition Definition Example 1 Example 1 Example 1 Example 2 Example 2 Example 2 O. Henry’s short story “The Retrieved Reformation” serves as a fine example of the use of all three types of irony.

I. Introduction A. Hook B. Background Information C. Thesis Statement: O. Henry’s short story “The Retrieved Reformation” serves as an example of the use of all three types of irony.

II. Verbal Irony Definition A. First Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as verbal irony B. Second Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as verbal irony

III. Dramatic Irony Definition A. First Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as dramatic irony B. Second Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as dramatic irony

IV. Situational Irony Definition A. First Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as situational irony B. Second Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as situational irony

V. Conclusion A. Reword Thesis: O. Henry’s short story “The Retrieved Reformation” serves as an example of the use of all three types of irony. B. Review three types of irony. C. Strong concluding remark

Irony Example Essay Let’s take a close look at an example essay before you make your final edits. Pay attention to the unique punctuation this essay demands. #17 Irony Essay Example

Writing Rubric Does the student: use the five paragraph essay format as instructed? (20 pts.) Define each irony type?(15 pts.) use 2 quotations for each body paragraph? (20 pts.)

Writing Rubric employ correct word usage? (10 pts.) create a variety of sentences? (10 pts.) use proper grammar mechanics? (10 pts.) punctuate & spell correctly? (15 pts.)

Content Rubric Does the student: have a strong introduction? (25 pts.) give 2 appropriate examples for each irony type? (25 pts.) support these examples well? (25 pts.) successfully inform the reader (25 pts.)

Step #5 = Edit Carefully go over your revised paper. It would be best to have a skilled person edit your writing, but this is not always possible. If you are editing your paper, concentrate or you’ll mentally ignore mistakes.

Editing the Essay Spelling Capitalization Sentence Structure Fragments Comma Splices Run-on

Punctuation End marks Commas Semicolons Colons Quotation Marks Italics

Subject-Verb Agreement Verb Tense Active Verbs Pronoun-antecedent Agreement Pronoun Reference Dangling Modifiers Misplaced Modifiers

Editing Format Centered Title Endorse properly Size 12 Font Arial or Times New Roman Black Ink 1” margin all around Double-space entire paper

Last Name + Page # right corner all pages Indent all paragraphs Do not use 2 nd person pronoun (you) No abbreviations or symbols No contractions Spell out numbers one – ten Punctuate quotes correctly

Diaz 1 Juan Carlos Diaz Mr. Rinka English 1 June 1, 2012 Stress: Modern Life’s Silent Killer Dr. Mason deals with the causes and effects of stress every day and states, “Stress is the single most deadly factor in the lives of modern Americans” (Mason Interview). Stress is the physical, emotional and psychological reaction to many factor in a person’s life. Stress disrupts all aspects of a person’s life, sleeping, eating, exercising, relaxing interacting and simply enjoying life. Stress can directly or indirectly cause many diseases from heart attacks and strokes to diabetes and depression (Stevens 5). For people who wants to understand this silent killer they need to know what causes stress, Last name & Page# Endorsement Arial or Times New Roman font/size 12 Double-space Center the title 1” Margin

Step 6 = Final Draft/Publication Publish a final draft “cleaning up” all mistakes and making appropriate corrections while using the proper format.

Assignment #1 Edit you Irony Essay.

Assignment #2 Write the Final Draft of your Irony Essay.

English 11 Writing/Communication Mr. Rinka Lesson #17 Irony Informative Essay Steps 5 & 6