1. It’s Friday! October 26, 2018
1. Display on the side of your desk the following:
MLA notes
8 ways to start a sentence from the paragraph and “Phaethon”
Bell-Ringer
Friday: nonstop writing
--it will be lots of sentences if you just write. Don’t worry about T.S. etc. etc. – just write sentences
Read these questions—then just write.
Topic:Writing
When & why do you write?
How many hours per week do you spend writing?(not at school)
How does that compare to other things you do(practicing instruments, sports, video games, etc.? ) Why do you think that might be?
What does the amount of time you spend writing say about why it may not get easier.
How do you feel about writing?
Do you like to share your writing? Why or why not?
What type of writing is easiest or most difficult?
What type of writing makes you feel happy?

2. Sharing Writing Concluding sentences and cited evidence
Next week will be the I & E

3. Concluding Sentence
Concluding Sentence
Connects/ties back to the topic of the paragraph
Does not repeat the topic sentence
Becomes more general, not specific
Provides a thought for the readers--why should they care about the topic
In the myth “Arachne,” the author, Olivia E. Coolidge, uses characterization to show the theme having excessive pride results in tragic consequences.

4. Evidence: directly connects to topic
(C)ited Evidence
Directly proves the topic—what does Arachne say that shows she has too much pride?
Would you use different evidence if you were proving that she was disrespectful, which also had serious consequences?
Is the evidence cited correctly?
In the myth “Arachne,” the author, Olivia E. Coolidge, uses characterization to show the theme having excessive pride results in tragic consequences.

5. Explain why it is important and relevant
After your introduce and cite the quote, you still need to explain the quote.
Provide analysis that connects the quote to your main idea and topic sentence
Explain why it is important and relevant
Make sure the quote supports your topic sentence/main idea/thesis

7. Choose the sentence starter with 2 prepositional phrases
A. During the early 1930s, many people had to leave their home to find work. B. To find work during the1930s, many had to leave their homes and towns. C. After you finish taking this learning check, make your paragraph a mini work of art with “razor sharp clarity.” D. During the Dust Bowl in the 1930s, people had to leave their homes to find work.

8. The lead-in for evidence needs to contain
A. The author’s name and title of the source B. This quote supports my claim. For example, C. A few words of quoted evidence and MLA citation D. Some background information or context to help the reader see that the quote supports the topic sentence/claim

9. What is the participle sentence starter in the following sentence
What is the participle sentence starter in the following sentence? Shivering, the couple ran out of the rain and into the house.
A. shivering B. couple C. into D. house

10. Identify the infinitive phrase in the sentence
Identify the infinitive phrase in the sentence. Are you planning to climb the mountain on Saturday?
A. To climb B. Are you planning C. On Saturday D. To climb the mountain