Friday February 6, 2009 Agenda HOMEWORK STRIKE SYSTEM IN EFFECT (3): Composition notebook, pen/mechanical pencil FCAT Writes: 4 days away Quiz on Non-fiction PP Notes: The Great Writing Review Individuals: The Great Writing Competition Introduction paragraph practice Introduction paragraph (13 min) Body Paragraphs (25 min) Conclusion Paragraph (12 min) Objective(s): Practice writing a 5- paragraph essay by writing pieces of an essay and have them be judged by Mr. Hampton Important Dates: 2/5 or 2/6: Non-Fiction Quiz 2/10: FCAT Writes! 2/16: NO SCHOOL 2/25: Early Release Day/Film Club meeting 2/27: Film Club Viewing

Quiz Will be 7 questions on: – New Persuasive devices (transfer, “plain folks”) – Types of appeals (logical, emotional) – Difference between biography, autobiography, anecdote.

Non-Fiction Quiz Label your quiz as: – “Farmer Joe’s Anecdote”

Non-Fiction Quiz Q1: – You see an advertisement for a new workout product—it features overweight people instead of “fit” people. This is an example of: Transfer Plainfolks/Farmer Joe Bandwagon Scare Tactic

Non-Fiction Quiz Q2: – You see an advertisement for a new car—the car salesman says “you can save money by buying this car NOW.” What kind of appeal is it? Emotional Banana Logical Court

Non-Fiction Quiz Q3: – You see an advertisement a “feed the children” campaign. It features starving children next to a fat man. What kind of appeal is it? Emotional Banana Logical Court

Non-Fiction Quiz Q4: – The “Swastika” is a Hindu symbol meaning “peace/well-being.” When we think of it today, we associate it with the Germans/evil/Nazism. This is an example of: Plain folks/Farmer Joe Bandwagon Transfer Onomatopoeia

Non-Fiction Quiz Q5: – Mr. Hampton writes a life-story about a student in this class. This is an example of a: Autobiography Biography Anecdote Cheesestick

Non-Fiction Quiz Q6: – Mr. Hampton writes a short NON FICTION story that has a lesson at the end. This is an example of a: Autobiography Biography Anecdote Fairy Tale

Non-Fiction Quiz Q7: – Mr. Hampton writes a life-story about himself. This is called a: Autobiography Biography Anecdote Sweet Potato

Today… We’ll be reviewing over how to write a 5-paragraph essay. If you weren’t here for ANY of the notes, see me after class today—we only have today and Monday before the Writes! You will be working BY YOURSELF—to practice writing introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs. The winning individual wins special prizes – 4-8 Golden Tickets (2 for each group member) – Passes to get free putt-putt at Easy Street – Extra Credit – The Fame and Admiration of Millions …of ants and Mr. Hampton of course

The Great Writing Review PLEASE SEE ME FOR NOTES IF YOU WERE NOT HERE—THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE!

How to write an Introduction Start with a WORD PICTURE – An explanation of a scene/situation that uses sensory details.

How to write an Introduction Sensory detail: – The senses that humans have. Touch Taste Smell Sight Hearing

Introduction Paragraph Review The introduction is the MOST IMPORTANT part. Start with a WORD PICTURE – An explanation of a scene/situation that uses sensory details. Smell, touch, taste, hearing, sight. End with a TRANSITION (thesis statement) – Quick summary of the points you’ll discuss in your body paragraphs.

Example It was a very hot day. Sweat was dripping down my face as a passed by the BBQ grill. I could smell the chicken and baked beans roasting over the open fire. I opened a bottle of my favorite soda. Gulp. Ice cold, just how I like it. With good food, drink, and friends, who wouldn’t think this was the best day ever?

Body Paragraphs After the introduction, comes the body paragraphs (3 of them). What should you put in a body paragraph?

Body Paragraphs Transition word (,) Restate what you will be talking about. Transition word (,) Give a lengthy, long, in-depth explanation.

“Hampton’s Transitions,” or “I love ME some transition words!” 1st BODY P. First, Firstly, To begin, To start, My first point, 2nd BODY P. Second, Secondly, Next, My next point, My second point, 3rd BODY P. Third, Thirdly, Last Lastly, My last point, Stating Examples For example, For instance, Some variation of the above two.

A Body Paragraph Is made up of four (4) parts: – Transition #1 First, second, third, next, last, etc. (see your list) – Restate what you will talk about in THIS paragraph. “Let me talk about…” “Let me discuss…” – Transition #2 For example, for instance, etc. – Painfully long detailed support

The Conclusion Paragraph Is made up of four (4) parts: – Transition In conclusion, to end with, to summarize – Restate your main idea – Restate your support – A question or zinger “Wouldn’t you…” “Don’t you…”

Example “What is your favorite fast food restaurant? Why is it your favorite fast food restaurant? In conclusion, I believe that Wendy’s is the most delicious fast food restaurant. As I have stated before, I believe their restaurant is made delicious because of their square burgers, their crispy French fries, and their smooth, creamy frosties. With these tasty items in mind, don’t you think it’s time to get in your car and drive to Wendy’s now?

The Great Writing Review Has Ended Any questions?

The Great Writing Challenge Individually, you will presented with a prompt. You must write! Follow the directions on the screen—pay attention to the timer and to what the prompt is asking. Individuals who wish to compete for the grand prize must do all the prompts and follow directions, or they will be disqualified. After the timer has gone off, individuals wishing to complete for the grand prize may bring their papers up to the front to be read to the class. Mr. Hampton will grade them ON THE SPOT.

The Great Writing Challenge Take out 3 sheets of paper

The Great Writing Challenge Tips: – Use all of the time – Pay close attention to the prompt and the timer – Use your notes!

The Great Writing Challenge Ready to begin?

In 13 minutes…. Write an introduction paragraph to the following prompt: – Persuade your parents that you deserve an allowance (or an increase in your current allowance).

In 13 minutes…. Write an introduction paragraph to the following prompt: – Some schools allow students to go off of campus for lunch; others require that students stay on campus to eat lunch. Which policy do you think is best? Write to persuade your principal to see why your position is best.

In 25 minutes…. Write 3 body paragraphs to the following prompt: – Some schools allow students to go off of campus for lunch; others require that students stay on campus to eat lunch. Which policy do you think is best? Write to persuade your principal to see why your position is best.

In 12 minutes…. Write a conclusion paragraph to the following prompt: – Some schools allow students to go off of campus for lunch; others require that students stay on campus to eat lunch. Which policy do you think is best? Write to persuade your principal to see why your position is best.

And the winner is…