1. September 16th Please get all handouts on the back counter Write assignments in your agenda. Prefixes: CREATE five Flashcards Prefix:Definition:Example: Subundersubway Supergreater, beyondsupernatural Transacross, beyondtranscontinental Un, unioneunity Un (pronounced uhn) notunhappy Begin GUM workbook page 38, 1-10

2. Are all paintings created for the same reason? Some artists want to reveal beauty. Some want to make a statement. Some want to challenge the viewers. Some strive to accomplish all three.

3. Just like artists, authors write for different reasons. We call these reasons purposes. Throughout this year, we are going to be practicing twelve purposes behind real-world writing.

4. PurposeExplanation Express and ReflectThe writer… …expresses or reflects on his or her own life and experiences. …often looks backward in order to look forward. Inform and ExplainThe writer… …states a main point and purpose. …tries to present the information in a surprising way. Real-World Writing Purposes

5. PurposeExplanation Evaluate and JudgeThe writer… …focuses on the worth of person, object, idea, or other phenomenon. …usually specifies the criteria to the object being seen as “good” or “bad.” Inquire and ExploreThe writer… …wrestles with a question or a problem. …hooks with the problem and lets the reader watch them wrestle with it. Real-World Writing Purposes

6. PurposeExplanation Analyze and InterpretThe writer… …seeks to analyze and interpret phenomena that are difficult to understand or explain. Take a Stand/ Propose a SolutionThe writer… …seeks to persuade audiences to accept a particular position on a controversial issue. …describes the problem, proposes a solution, and provides justification. Real-World Writing Purposes

7. PurposesExamples Found in Newspaper Express and ReflectA piece lamenting the flood of year-end top ten lists. Inform and ExplainA review of the new laws that go into effect today statewide. Evaluate and JudgeNumerous book reviews Inquire and ExploreAn examination of how movies were “nicer” in 2010 and the possible reasons behind this trend Analyze and InterpretWhy Bon Jovi’s 2010 tour was the top-grossing tour Take a Stand/ Propose a Solution Why Bret Favre’s $50,000 fine for allegedly doing something wrong is tool light a penalty/ A look at Earth-friendly household cleaners Real-World Writing Purpose Examples

8. With your group… find examples of each of these purposes for writing. When you have found your examples, cut out the articles, glue it on your butcher paper, and label each by its purpose. Be ready to share your examples with the class!

9. 1 Topic= 18 Topics Select one general topic on which you would consider yourself an expert.