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Writing Unit

Writing Unit. Today’s Objectives. Today I will be able to : Hand in library forms Establish the requirements of a topic sentence Establish the requirements of supporting evidence. I will know I have met my goal when: I have taken notes on a topic sentence and supporting elaboration.

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Writing Unit

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  1. Writing Unit

  2. Today’s Objectives • Today I will be able to : • Hand in library forms • Establish the requirements of a topic sentence • Establish the requirements of supporting evidence. • I will know I have met my goal when: • I have taken notes on a topic sentence and supporting elaboration. • Understand the requirements of a topic sentence and supporting elaboration.

  3. Structure of a Body Paragraph Topic Sentence Set Up Example (Lead Ins) Example from text Explain the example Transition Set Up Example (Lead Ins) Example from Text Explain the example Concluding Sentence

  4. Topic Sentence Topic Sentence: • Establishes the main focus of the paragraph. • Provides the reader with focus A Topic Sentence: -Relates to the thesis -Can be a transition from paragraph to paragraph

  5. Examples • Thesis: In “The Most Dangerous Game” the mood of suspense is shown through the tropical night, Zaroff’s chateau, and the fight in the bedroom. • Topic Sentence #1 : The suspenseful mood is illustrated through the image of the dark, tropical night. • Topic Sentence for Body Paragraph 2: In addition to the imagery of the tropical night, Zaroff’s chateau also helps to emphasize the mood of suspense.

  6. Direct Evidence • Must be quoted exactly as is written • Including punctuation • Includes “lead-in” and analysis (more explanation to come!) • Cite using parenthetical citations • Author’s last name • Page number

  7. While Rainsford is on the boat, he attempts “…to peer through the dank tropical night that was palpable as it pressed its thick warm blackness upon the yacht” (Connell 5). Citation using author’s name, page # Examples of Direct Evidence & Citations

  8. Today’s Objectives • Today I will be able to : • Write in a journal • Write continually • Listen and share with peers • I will know I have met my goal when: • I complete my free write • Share/listen to my peers when I free write

  9. It’s all about writing • What do you want this journal to be to you? • Goal for class • Personal writing • Creative writing • Etc? Why do you think that writing in a journal might be a beneficial experience for you?

  10. And Now we write • Suggested Prompts Experience with High School thus far Political happenings Short story/poem/lyrics Dreams Aspirations etc Free Write You must keep writing

  11. Writing Groups • You may form groups of three • Expectations: • Respectful • Active listeners • Respectful Questions • Everyone gets a turn • Paraphrase • Word of word

  12. Today’s Objectives • Today I will be able to : • Write in a journal • Take notes on paragraph writing • Share our journal entries • I will know I have met my goal when: • I complete my free write • Take structured notes and identify elements of a topic sentence. • Share/listen to my peers when I free write

  13. Paragraph Plan • Friday: Introduction to paragraph writing • Topic Sentence • Overall Structure • Monday: Providing

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