1. We spent quality time reviewing vocabulary for our last Vocab Quest tomorrow. Make sure you know ALL 75 words!
2. You received your exemplification essays with feedback. As I mentioned in class, paying attention to details -- citations, person usage, punctuation -- yield dividends for your written presentation. Little errors distract the reader from your ideas and organization.
3. We commenced the compare and contrast unit by looking at 5 qualifications of this mode of discourse. First up, you must create a basis, or the purpose for the compare and contrast essay. This occurs with brainstorming, T-charting, Venn-diagramming, or some other prewriting activity. Second, you want a specific, non-generic thesis statement. Using "there are many similarities and differences" does not engage the reader of help you clarify the direction of the essay. Third, you will need to determine a pattern of organization: either block (all A then all B) or point-by-point (A, B, A, B, and so on). Fourth, during your essay writing, remember to utilize transitional expressions - words, phrases, sentences - to add flow between your subjects. Fifth, construct a conclusion that ends with a final thought or perspective for your audience instead of regurgitating everything prior to this moment.
4. At the end of the hour, you divided into 6 groups, selected a c/c topic, and completed the basis portion. We will continue work on this tomorrow...
No comments:
Post a Comment