For our next unit, you'll be researching a controversial topic of your choosing. See the brainstorm above for some ideas. You can chose to be FOR or AGAINST any topic.
For the Research EO: + at least 3 sources + 1 that you'll write an annotated bib on (formative grade, 50pts) + 1 that you'll write an annotated bib on (summative grade, 50pts) + 1 that you'll just write an MLA citation on + MLA outline with in-text citations (summative grade, 50pts) Then, you'll use that to write a persuasive research paper EO (summative grade, 100pts) + introduction + 3-4 paragraphs that prove your side of the issue + 1-2 paragraphs that address the counter argument + conclusion We looked at ethos, pathos, and logos briefly to help us while we research and craft our paper.
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Before printing your literary analysis essay, check the following:
Formatting: ______ Is it double spaced? ______ Does it have the correct heading? ______ Is the page #s/last name in the header on every page? ______ Have you given your essay a creative title? Content: ______ Do you have 1+ direct quote in each body paragraph? (That contains the correct page citation behind it?) Ex: He was “moody and depressed” (55). - The period goes ONLY at the very end, after the (##). ______ Are all quotes imbedded into a sentence of your own words? See example ______ Does every paragraph contain explanation that connects back to your thesis? (MOST of each paragraph should be explanation about this connection, not plot summary.) Sentence Fluency: ______ Does your thesis contain a magic THAT? ______ Have you removed as many “in the ends,” “in the books,” “in this quote” and “in this chapters” phrases as possible? ______ Is it written entirely in 3rd person? (Or 2nd person “we”?) ______ Is it written in the PRESENT tense? ______ Have you read it aloud to proof read? Find someone to "trade" essays with. (Share your doc with them.) Remember to not only point out places for improvement, but also write down where you are impressed! Make a comment about their awesome verb, stellar explanation, or strong imbedded quote. Then... Introduction: 1. Do they have an attention getter? If not, give some ideas. 2. Is the author and book title mentioned? If not, give suggestions as to where they can add it within the introduction. 3. Is the thesis clear and specific? Can you tell what the theme is and what examples they will use to prove it? Body Paragraphs: 1. Is every topic sentence clear and specific? 2. Change the color of text that you consider SUMMARY to RED. 3. Change the color of the text that you consider to be ANALYSIS or EXPLANATION of how the example proves the thesis in BLUE. -->There should be at least equal parts red and blue... or else more blue than red. 4. Is each quote imbedded into a sentence of the author's own words? --> Does it explain the importance of the quote? Or explain what the quote proves? 5. Does everything in each paragraph connect back to the thesis with thorough explanation? In General: 1. Is it written in present tense? 2. Is it written in 3rd person? (Look for "I"s or "you"s and give suggestions for how the author could turn those into 3rd person.) 3. Look for "no-no" phrases like: in the book, in the chapter, in the end, in the beginning, this quote... 4. Are there strong verbs? (See some examples below...) Format your paper in the following ways: You need page numbers and your last name in the HEADER. The HEADING should look like: Your Name Mrs. Muldoon English 9A 26 Feb 2015 Title PLEASE DOUBLE SPACE. After you type your essay into a MLA formatted GoogleDoc, try revising your thesis to contain a "magic THAT." See the examples below to get started. When including quotes...
--> put the page number in parentheses at the end of the sentence. --> imbed the quote into a sentence of your own words. If at all possible, avoid using "in this quote" or "on page 45" as introductions for the quote. Instead, add explanation as to WHY you're including the quote or WHAT it proves/explains. OKAY/EH example: When Sydney Carton dies he says, "It is a far, far better thing I do than I have ever done. It is a far, far better rest I go to than I have ever known" (367). - the citation is correct at the end. Yay! - but the part of the sentence in the author's own words doesn't explain why the quote is important. GOOD example: By stating "It is a far, far better thing I do than I have ever done. It is a far, far better rest I go to than I have ever known," Sydney Carton redemptively ends his life in order to save Lucie's heart and secure her a happy future (367). - the citation is at the end. Yay! - the quote is imbedded into a sentence of the author's own words that explain why the quote is important and how it relates to the theme. Yay! BAD example: On page 33, Sydney Carton says, "life sucks." - it uses the phrase "on page 33" when that should just be put at the end as (33). - the sentence doesn't contain information about why this quote is important or what it's showing the readers BETTER example: Sydney Carton shows his displeasure with Darnay when he says, "I hate you" (78). - the citation is correct at the end, yay! - there is a short, to-the-point explanation for the context of the quote. In your group, fill out this character chart and answer the questions included for your character. Then create a poster following the directions in the picture. Be ready to present your poster (and the answers to the character questions) in class on Thursday. This will help prepare you, and your classmates, for the essay test on Friday. (The possible essay prompts will be given out on Thursday.) |
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