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Class _____ ID _____
Name ___________
January 20, 2016
Objective: SWBAT examine the elements of writing an essay.
SWBAT formulate an effective thesis statement
Do Now: Have out your performance task criteria. WAIT FOR
INSTRUCTION.
Be ready to discuss:
A. What are the parts of an essay?
B. How is an essay different from a paragraph?
C. How does a thesis statement differ from a topic sentence?
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A.
The parts of an essay are:
-title
-introduction (including the thesis statement)
-body paragraph(s)
-conclusion
B. A paragraph is a group of sentences that all relate to one topic.
An essay is made up of at least 3 paragraphs. These paragraphs
all relate to one main topic.
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THE PARAGRAPHS OF AN ESSAY MUST BE WRITTEN USING
CORRECT PARAGRAPH FORMAT:
-A TOPIC SENTENCE THAT RELATES TO THE THESIS
STATEMENT
-SUPPORTING DETAILS THAT HELP SUPPORT THAT TOPIC
SENTENCE
-CONCLUDING SENTENCE THAT WILL RESTATE THE TOPIC
SENTENCE OR EASILY FLOW INTO THE NEXT BODY
PARAGRAPH, IF THERE IS ONE.
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The title of an essay should be specific and short!
Essay Topic:
What conflicts exist in The Giver by Lois Lowry?
Essay Title:
A. The Giver by Lois Lowry
OR
B. Conflicts in The Giver by Lois Lowry
Which is best? Why?
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A thesis statement is a crucial part of the essay.
It tells the reader what the essay is going to be about.
The best way to form a thesis statement is to restate the
question in your statement.
Keep it simple!
Do NOT use first person!
Example: What is the main conflict Jonas experiences in
The Giver by Lois Lowry?
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A thesis statement is a crucial part of the essay.
It tells the reader what the essay is going to be about.
The best way to form a thesis statement is to restate the
question in your statement.
Keep it simple!
Do NOT use first person!
Example: What is the main conflict Jonas experiences in The Giver by Lois
Lowry?
Thesis Statement: The main conflict Jonas experiences in
The Giver by Lois Lowry is person against himself.
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The thesis statement will be the LAST
sentence of the introduction.
That sentence MUST STAND ALONE!!!!
That means it clearly tells the reader what
the essay is about ALL BY ITSELF.
EVERYTHING YOU
WRITE GOES
BACK TO THE
THESIS
STATEMENT. THIS
IS THE MOST
ESSENTIAL PART
OF YOUR ESSAY!
If I read this sentence, I know what the entire essay is going to be
about. I don't have to read anything else in the introduction.
The main conflict Jonas experiences in The Giver by Lois
Lowry is person against himself.
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NEVER USE FIRST PERSON IN A FORMAL ESSAY,
UNLESS IT SPECIFICALLY ASKS FOR IT (OUR ESSAY
DOES NOT. THEREFORE, DO NOT USE IT!)
SO....STAY AWAY FROM STATEMENTS SUCH AS:
IN MY OPINION....
I BELIEVE...
I personally despise this
I WILL SHOW YOU...
one! I advise you stay
away from it.
AS YOU CAN SEE, I HAVE PROVEN...
IN CONCLUSION, I FEEL...
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When writing about a piece of literature, (a short story, a poem, a
novel) you must state the title of the work and the author in the
introduction.CONTRASTINGLY, OUR ESSAY IS ABOUT A SUBJECT!
The title and author will be mentioned in out content (body paragraphs).
Your introduction and conclusion may be made up of FIVE
sentences or more.
Use the information in the question for your introduction.
Your body paragraphs must have at least EIGHT sentences.
REMEMBER- EIGHT IS THE MINIMUM.
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COLLOQUIALISM: SLANG
DON'T USE IT!!!!
FOR EXAMPLE: AIN'T, GONNA, WANNA, SORTA,
STUFF, KINDA, BUNCH
WHEN WRITING AN ESSAY, KEEP IN MIND THAT
YOU ARE NOT TALKING TO A FRIEND-KEEP IT
FORMAL!!!! DO NOT TALK DIRECTLY TO THE
READER, UNLESS IT'S A PERSUASIVE ESSAY.
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DO NOT USE THE
TERM:
A LOT
FIRST OF ALL, IT'S TWO WORDS!
SECONDLY, IT'S INFORMAL...AND DEAD. USE YOUR
KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TO STATE
WHAT YOU WANT TO SAY WITHOUT USING A LOT IN
YOUR WRITING!!!!!!!
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Some things to keep in mind:
Capitalization- example: British/American and names/titles.
Avoid Abbreviations/ Contractions- Can't, Won't, Wouldn't, Doesn't, etc.
Exclude using phrases like, "As you can see..." "My essay is going to be
about..." "All in all..."
KEEP IT FORMAL- ( No side commentary)
NEVER USE THE TERM "LIKE."
MAKE SURE YOU SPELL NAMES CORRECTLY.
NO FLOATING QUOTES- Introduce them and make sure that the quote
is relevant to the topic you are addressing.
Avoid use of "I"
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Major CHANGE in ESSAY:
Prompt:
Bullying may have a devastating effect on those who are bullied if gone
unchecked. In an attempt to curb this controversial matter, should the
method of control be punitive or preventative?
Use explicit and inferred evidence from the texts to support your claim.
Be sure to acknowledge a counter claim and include evidence from your
sources.
MORE SPECIFIC TO THE TASK &
REQUIRES A MORE FIRM POSITION.
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Define the term PUNITIVE and PREVENTATIVE in your class notes.
PUNITIVE- damages or exemplary damages are damages intended to reform or
deter the defendant and others from engaging in conduct similar to that which
formed the basis of the lawsuit.
This can be viewed as punishment. When someone does something
considered BAD they are made an example out of. Actions are taken
AFTER the incident.
PREVENTATIVE- Intended or used to prevent or hinder; acting as an obstacle;
Carried out to deter expected aggression by hostile forces.
Well, it is in the term it self. This addresses measures used BEFORE an
incident occurs. Precautionary.
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Let's classify the means of
control that have been addressed
so far in class.
For your essay you will have to
establish which approach would
better control/curb this
damaging issue.
CONSIDER which action would
yield the best result. Your
analysis will focus on WHY
(inferential & critical thinking).
PUNITIVE
ex: Suspension
PREVENTATIVE
ex: Zero Tolerance
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