World Literature WEEK 5

Monday, September 28, 2015  Complete the Act Passage

Announcements  Midterm Results  Q1 Interim: October 7, 2015  Extra Credit Opportunity due Friday, October 2, 2015

Objectives  SWBAT analyze the narrator’s point of view by drawing conclusions about her character.

Close Read  Close Read pages

Writing Prompt  Given what you have concluded about the narrator’s point of view and character, analyze the underlying message of the text. (What does The Yellow Wallpaper represent to the narrator?)

Homework  Finish prompt of Close Read.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015  SSR (20 minutes)

Objectives  SWBAT appropriately use commas to identify nonessential information in sentences.

Turn and Talk  What is nonessential information?

Essential vs. Nonessential essential If something is essential, what is it? Essential Essential : required or necessary nonessential The suffix non- makes the word nonessential the opposite of essential. Nonessential Nonessential : not required or necessary

Nonessential Clause Nonessential clause: Use commas before and after nonessential clauses that interrupt a sentence without changing the essential meaning. Nonessential clauses will tell you more information about the subject Which is a signal word for nonessential clauses. The novel, which I really enjoyed, deserves a second read. My uncle, who is eighty years old, walks three miles every day. CFU: What is the purpose of nonessential clauses? Why would you incorporate them in your writing?

Nonessential Information  Use the handout to practice identifying and using commas with nonessential information.

Exit Ticket  PACW Grade: 10 points

Homework  Complete the Grammar Handout.

Wednesday, September 30, 2015  Grammar Do Now

Objectives  SWBAT Write a thesis and introduction paragraph to the upcoming portfolio assignment by reviewing the characteristics of a strong introduction paragraph.

Think, Write, Pair, Share  Reflect on what you already know or hope to learn about the introduction paragraphs. Be prepared to share!

Introductory Paragraphs “THE BEGINNING IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE WORK.” ~PLATO

Functions of an Introductory Paragraph  Informs the reader what the issue is that the writer will be discussing. The introduction tells what the essay is about.  Presents background information that may be necessary to help explain what the issue is  Presents the writer’s main conclusion/THESIS  Provides the reader with a road map of the essay so that they know what to expect  An outline of how your argument will go on

Not Included in an Introductory Paragraph  No explanation of arguments ! The introduction is not a place to provide detailed explanations of your supporting details because these explanations will occur in your body paragraphs.  Do not tell your audience what you are going to do. “I am going to tell you this…”

The Parts of the Introductory Paragraph  The Hook - Designed to grab attention immediately and give some indication about the essay’s topic  The Transition - Moves the reader from the hook to the driving force of the essay…. (A Brief Summary of Text)  The Thesis - Makes the contract with the reader about what will be discussed without a blatant announcement.

Types of Hooks 1. Personal examples 2. Quotations 3. Facts or statistics

Personal Examples  Provides strong, dramatic incidents to use. Honesty in expressing thoughts and feelings will ring true with the reader. While you can make up the personal experience, be careful that it sounds credible.  Personal observation - different from a personal example, an observation is something you saw happening.

On Friday, February 19, 2011, life changed for an eighteen-year-old young man. He became very ill from a bacterial infection. His body could not fight the infection. Why? After a week of tests and examinations by several specialists, the diagnosis was made. He had leukemia, a cancer of the bone marrow. I am that young man. When a person finds out that he has cancer, just as I did, his whole world changes. A cancer patient is affected physically, psychologically, and socially by the impact of cancer. Example

Using Quotations  Content of quote should be:  Dramatic  Emotionally appealing  Surprising  Humorous  Quote does not have to be from a famous person  Must be relevant to thesis statement

Example  “The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven” (255). This thought by John Milton was recorded over four hundred years ago, but it is still timely for us today. He seems to be saying that we are the ones to control our lives. We can be miserable when things are going well, just as we can be happy when things are going wrong. With this thought in mind, we can control the way we face life through our attitude, our determination, and our ability.

Using Facts or Statistics  Must be startling or unusual  Must be from a credible source “Just the facts, please.”

Example  According to an article in Family Safety & First Aid, published by Berkley Books, “… every 45 seconds a fire breaks out in an American home – 700,000 residences aflame each year. And 16 times a day somebody dies in one of these burning homes” (45). These statistics are frightening and should not be taken lightly. The best way to deal with the possibility of loss from fire is to plan ahead before it happens. Otherwise, it is too late. In order not to become one of these statistics, Americans need to equip their homes with safety devices, set and adhere to safety rules, and practice a family escape plan in order to protect their families.

Consider This Introduction In my essay, I am going to tell you about the importance of an introductory paragraph. My first reason introductory paragraphs are important is because they include important information to guide the audience, such as main ideas and thesis. My second body paragraph will tell you about how the introduction functions as the outline for the reader to know where the writer is going with their ideas. Third, my final point is that introduction paragraphs engage the audience by including a hook because without the hook the readers will not be interested in the writing. These are the reasons why the introduction is important to have. Clear Thesis?Interesting lead? Outline of main ideas?

According to many writing experts, the introductory paragraph is considered to be the most difficult component of an essay to compose. Introductory paragraphs include vital information to guide the reader. Additionally, the introduction works as an outline of the writer’s argument, and includes an engaging hook to entice the audience to continue reading the composition. Therefore, writers should craft strong, detailed introduction paragraphs because this paragraph is the seed from which their writing will grow.

Turn and Talk (Review)  Discuss 2-3 that you know are important to focus on in an introduction paragraph.

Portfolio #1  Read and annotate the expectations for your first Portfolio. Jot down any questions you have in the margins. Turnitin.com Class Id: / / / Password: ilovecookies

Portfolio Work Time Expectations  Before usage of Chrome books, essays must be handwritten  Level 0  Direct any questions to teachers.

Exit Ticket  Submit your first draft of your introduction paragraph. Also remember to use previous handout on Thesis Statements to make sure you are creating a strong thesis statement! CW Grade: 5 points

Homework  Write 5 sentences using nonessential information. Highlight the nonessential information. Sentences must pertain to The Yellow Wallpaper. Homework Grade: 5 points

Thursday, October 1, 2015  SSR 20 minutes

Objectives  SWBAT identify characteristics of a strong body paragraph.  SWBAT create a strong body paragraph.

Think, Write, Share  What does a strong body paragraph look like?

Body Paragraphs SUPPORT AND EXPAND YOUR THESIS

Body Paragraphs  Contain topic sentences – sentences that introduce the paragraph and its connection to your thesis statement.  Provided support for your thesis – this can be in examples, quotes, statistics, etc.  Connect back, through elaboration, to the thesis statement and the introductory paragraph.

Organization and flow…  Each body paragraph and its topic sentence refer directly back to the thesis statement. Essay Introduction & Thesis Statement Body Paragraph 1 _____________ Body Paragraph 2 _____________ Body Paragraph 3 _____________ Body Paragraph 4 _____________

Body Paragraphs: Connection and Conciseness  Within each of your body paragraphs, examples, evidence, etc. support the topic sentence and thus refers back to or connects to your essay thesis. Body Paragraph Topic Sentence Quote Story Statistic other NOTE: NOTE: Each sentence in a body paragraph should support the topic of the paragraph and thus the thesis. Elaborate on and explain support.

Body Paragraphs: FORM Most paragraphs contain between five to ten sentences. The first line of a paragraph is usually indented (begin a few spaces to the right of the margin) to show that there is a new paragraph. Begin with a single tab or five spaces (indent), before you begin the paragraph.

Key Features of the body paragraph  Topic sentence  Supporting sentences (Evidence)  Elaborating or Explanatory sentences  Concluding or transition sentence

Topic Sentences  This sentence contain the controlling and connecting elements of the body paragraph.  It tells the reader what the paragraph will be about and connects back to the thesis statement from the introductory paragraph.

Example Body Paragraph Family vacations can bring people closer together. I remember a time when my sister and I were not getting along. When we first left on family vacation, she and I hardly spoke, but being forced together made us have to interact. Positive situations like this – forced or otherwise – can create closer bonds, important to forging good relationships. According to Dr. John Smith PhD., “people who are open to counseling or group therapy have stronger, healthier relationships” (89). Communication in a variety of forms can improve personal interaction. This demonstrates one of the countless ways to open up vital avenues to quality communication. Concluding sentence Topic Sentence Elaborating or Explanatory Sentences Supporting Sentences

 These sentence are used by the author to provide support to the paragraph and the essay thesis.  They can be quotes from researched sources, personal anecdotes, statistics, stories or examples.  NOTE: These must be in complete sentences or woven into complete sentences.

Explanatory or Elaborating Sentences  Every paragraph has sentences that relate to the ideas in the topic sentence. These sentences are called supporting sentences.  These are the sentences in which the author explains or elaborates on the connections between the supporting sentences and the overall topic.

Concluding Sentence  It is sometimes helpful to have a concluding expression in your last sentence to signal the end of your paragraph.  Some common expressions used in concluding sentences are listed below.  It is apparent …  This is just one …  Consequently,  This demonstrates that …

Sample Body Paragraph  One more time … Family vacations can bring people closer together. I remember a time when my sister and I were not getting along. When we first left on family vacation, she and I hardly spoke, but being forced together made us have to interact. Positive situations like this – forced or otherwise – can create closer bonds, important to forging good relationships. According to Dr. John Smith PhD., “people who are open to counseling or group therapy have stronger, healthier relationships” (89). Communication in a variety of forms can improve personal interaction. This demonstrates one of the countless ways to open up vital avenues to quality communication.

Portfolio Work Time Expectations  Before usage of Chrome books, essays must be handwritten  Level 0  Direct any questions to teachers.

Exit Ticket  Submit 1 st Body Paragraph CWPA Grade: 5 points!

Homework  Extra Credit is due tomorrow! Also study for Nonessential Information quiz!

Friday, October 2, 2015  Clear your desk, prepare for Quiz. MQ: 10 points

Portfolio Work Time  Use the rest of class to work on your portfolio.  Before usage of Chrome books, essays must be handwritten  Level 0  Direct any questions to teachers.