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Monday
Complete writing prompt.
Summarize the negation definition strategy and give an example.
List some actions or accomplishments that do NOT fit your definition of a hero - though they may seem to at first glance.
Example: Running fast over hurdles
Negation Strategy of Definition
Diffuse text on pages 78-79
Read "A Definition of a Gentleman" by John Henry Newman pages 78-79
Circle or highlight the word never when it appears in the text.
How does negation make this portrait of a gentleman clearer and more extensive?
Complete Check Your Understanding on page 79
Think About It...
Begin to outline your ideas for a definition essay on what is a hero.
Read 30 minutes.
Tuesday
Prewriting - Hero Definition Essay :
Think about people who deserve status as heroes—from the past, from the
present, from life, and from literature. What defines a hero? Write a multi-
paragraph essay that develops your definition of heroism. Be sure to use
of definition (function, example, and negation) to guide your writing. (Due Monday, February 16)
Word Root Quiz Today!
Complete writing prompt.
Begin to organize the following for your hero definition essay:
A thesis statement
Definition by example
Definition by negation
Definition by function
We will organize these thoughts into a graphic organizer today.
Writing Portfolio Check
Do I have access to your writing portfolio folder? Is it named correctly?
Name the folder correctly, and share. (A copy of all of your essays should be in this folder throughout the year.)
writing-folder-lastnamefirstinitial
writing-folder-smithj
Negation Definition Strategy
Let's peer review your negation expository writing prompt from yesterday.
Did your partner?
Tell what a hero is not?
Begin with a topic sentence that answers the prompt?
Providing supporting detail/commentary?
Use transitions properly?
Now organize your writing prompt into one of the formats below.
Can you add additional definition examples?
Which movies, activities, or texts we have covered can you use? What specifically
can you cite from each?
What prewriting strategies will you use to plan the organization of your essay?
Look in the GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS folder.
http://www2.ivcc.edu/rambo/eng1001/prewriting.htm
http://www.adlit.org/article/36070/
http://www.sbcc.edu/clrc/writing_center/wc_files/handout_masters/Prewriting%20Strategies.pdf
Read 30 minutes.
Wednesday
First Draft - Hero Definition Essay :
Think about people who deserve status as heroes—from the past, from the
present, from life, and from literature. What defines a hero? Write a multi-
paragraph essay that develops your definition of heroism. Be sure to use
of definition (function, example, and negation) to guide your writing. (Due Monday, February 16)
Complete writing prompt.
Begin to organize the following for your hero definition essay:
A hook for your introduction
An anecdote that supports your thesis
A thought provoking question related to your thesis
A quote for your essay
An intriguing statement
Use the graphic organizer below to help you organize your writing. (There are other supports on pages
84-88.)
First Draft Food for Thought:
How will you provide a hook, a bridge, and a thesis in the introduction?
How will you use the strategies of definition (function, example, negation) in
your support paragraphs?
How will your conclusion demonstrate the significance of heroism and
encourage readers to accept your definition?
The Essay
http://www.time4writing.com/writing-resources/expository-essay/
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/02/
http://www.studygs.net/wrtstr3.htm
With Pictures - http://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-Expository-Essay
The introduction
Writing hooks.....
http://www.paulding.k12.ga.us/userfiles/2576/hooks.pdf
http://bid4papers.com/blog/hook-for-essay/
http://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-Essay-Introduction
How does your thesis statement look?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCzuAMVmIZ8
Bridging Sentences and Paragraphs with Transition Sentences
https://harvardwritingcenter.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/building-bridges-between-your-paragraphs/
https://www.sinclair.edu/centers/tlc/pub/handouts_worksheets/english/transitions.pdf
Read 30 minutes.
Thursday
Complete writing prompt.
Look over your notes for your hero definition essay. You have been sent an email with the following questions.
Answer the following questions. You may copy and paste them in your email reply.
What is your thesis statement?
What hook are you using for your introduction?
What stories, texts, or movies are you using for your supporting details?
Do you have at least one of each of the following:
· Definition by example?
· Definition by function?
· Definition by negation?
What transitions have you chosen so far?
How can this essay be better?
Self Assess and Write - Hero Definition Essay :
Think about people who deserve status as heroes—from the past, from the
present, from life, and from literature. What defines a hero? Write a multi-
paragraph essay that develops your definition of heroism. Be sure to use
of definition (function, example, and negation) to guide your writing. (Due Monday, February 16)
Polish That Paper!
Create a Google Doc in your writing folder. It should be labeled hero-definition-essay-lastnamefirstname. (My example: hero-definition-essay-hughessherry)
Transition Words Review
http://msmcclure.com/?page_id=992
http://aelowans.webs.com/Documents/Transition_Words.pdf
Bridging Sentences and Paragraphs with Transition Sentences
https://harvardwritingcenter.wordpress.com/2013/03/28/building-bridges-between-your-paragraphs/
https://www.sinclair.edu/centers/tlc/pub/handouts_worksheets/english/transitions.pdf
How does your thesis statement look?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCzuAMVmIZ8
First Draft Due TOMORROW!
Read 30 minutes.
Friday
Complete writing prompt.
What has been the most difficult challenge to write this essay?
Peer Review and Revise - Hero Definition Essay :
Think about people who deserve status as heroes—from the past, from the
present, from life, and from literature. What defines a hero? Write a multi-
paragraph essay that develops your definition of heroism. Be sure to use
of definition (function, example, and negation) to guide your writing. (Due Monday, February 16)
Polish That Paper!
Find a partner and give feedback.
Answer the following questions. You may copy and paste them in your reply.
This is a graded assignment.
Your grade is based on your feedback to the writer of the essay.
It needs to be clear, and thorough. Yes and No answers will get you a failing grade.
Whose paper are you reviewing?
Identify the following:
The thesis statement:
The Hook:
Definition by example?
Definition by function?
Definition by negation?
Stories, texts, or movies used for supporting details:
Transitions used:
Do the paragraphs smoothly flow? Is the essay coherent?
Is the conclusion insightful? Does it follow the ideas presented?
Go back to the thesis statement. Is the thesis a clear and consistent part of the entire paper?
Are there spelling or grammatical errors?
How can this essay be better? (You need AT LEAST 2-3 suggestions.)
Begin typing your final draft. We will complete these on Monday.
Read 30 minutes.
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