1. Writing a MEAL Paragraph
Open your notebook to a new page and set up:
NB Entry: The Meal Paragraph October 17th

2. M=Main Idea
This is what you are going to prove; an answer to the question or prompt

3. E=Evidence Prove your idea/argument!
This is a QUOTE directly from the text

4. A=Analysis How does your evidence support your main idea/claim?
What does the quotation mean?
Why is it important?
What does it show about the characters/motifs/story/setting/themes?
What connections can you make from it, so that it is more relatable/understandable?

5. x 2

6. L=Link Back Go back and restate your main idea What have you proven?
This should be a strong restatement, so that your reader is left with a clear understanding of what you were trying to prove.

7. Also Extremely Important!
A MEAL paragraph should NEVER use: I Me
You
Your
Slang
This is formal writing! It’s not personal.

8. And… All quotations should be written with proper MLA citations
“quotation” (pg. #).
EXAMPLE: Mercedes replied, “I don’t want you fighting” (77).

9. MEAL for O Choose a motif that you think is important.
In your thesis, explain WHAT you are saying about this motif.
Use 2 examples/analyses to support your argument.
Don’t forget your conclusion!

10. Entry 8C: MLA
Do Now
Using your notes from yesterday, write an an analysis for the following piece of evidence:

11. Why do we need citations?
Give credit where credit is due
Point of reference
Consequences for not citing

12. Internal citation What you need: “Quote” (Author Pg.#). Parenthesis
Page Number
“Quote” (Author Pg.#). “