May 19, 2010

Housekeeping

• Summer Courses – I have left a list at the office and registration desk of people who may go ahead and register for English 11. Most of you can go ahead and register unless I have indicated otherwise to you (i.e. if there is a concern you are behind or not passing).

• Quiz for p. 54-98 – Please return this quiz to me as I forgot to record the marks!

Essays, p. 327Paragraph EssayA single group of sentences that support a single point.

Several paragraphs that support a single point.

The point, or main idea, is called the topic sentence.

The point, or main idea, is called the Thesis Statement.

The topic sentence begins the paragraph. The rest of the paragraph supports the topic.

The Thesis Statement is at the end of the Introductory Paragraph. Supporting paragraphs each have their own topic sentence.

Introductory Paragraph

General↓

Specific

Opening Statement . . .

. . . Thesis Statement

Introductory Paragraph

Body Paragraphs

General↓

Specific

Opening Statement . . .

. . . Thesis Statement

Topic Sentence . . . -supporting details

Point 1

Introductory Paragraph

Body Paragraphs

General↓

Specific

Opening Statement . . .

. . . Thesis Statement

Topic Sentence . . . -supporting details

Topic Sentence . . . -supporting details

Topic Sentence . . . -supporting details

Point 2

Point 3

Point 1

Introductory Paragraph

Body Paragraphs

Concluding Paragraph

General↓

Specific

Opening Statement . . .

. . . Thesis Statement

Topic Sentence . . . -supporting details

Topic Sentence . . . -supporting details

Topic Sentence . . . -supporting details

Restate Thesis . . .

. . . concluding thoughts

Specific ↓

General

Point 1

Point 2

Point 3

Model Essay, p. 329

• Note length• Note the structure

Introductory Paragraphs, p. 330

Three Purposes1. catch the reader’s attention2. present the thesis statement3. suggest a plan of development

• Let’s take another look at the opening of the Model Essay . . .

• Now answer the questions in Activity 1 . . .

Activity 1, p. 330-331

1. 1-42. sentence 53. Yes4. physically hard, pay poor, working conditions

dreadful

Introductory Paragraphs, p. 331

Common ways to introduce your topic:1. broad statement2. contrast3. relevance4. anecdote5. questions6. quotation

Supporting Paragraphs, p. 333

• Most essays have three supporting points.

• Each supporting point should be developed in its own paragraph, with its own topic sentence.

• Each supporting point should be developed with specific details and examples, just like any paragraph.

Activity, 2, p. 333

Review the body paragraphs of the model essay and answer the three questions:1. 72. 143. 20

Transitional Sentences, p. 333

• In paragraphs, transitional words and phrases help the reader to follow the writer’s thoughts.

• In essays, transitional sentences, help to connect the supporting paragraphs.

• They are usually found at the end of a body paragraph (and sometimes at the beginning, as part of the topic sentence).

Transitional Sentences, p. 333

Ex: I would not have minded the difficulty of the work so much if the pay had not been so poor.

• The word “difficulty” refers back to the first body paragraph’s topic – the physical demands of the job.

• The last part of the sentence shifts the focus to the new topic for the second body paragraph – the low pay.

Activity 3, p. 334

Read the example. Then complete the following statement:

In the sentence above, the keywords [low pay] echo the point of the second supporting paragraph, and the keywords [working conditions] announce the topic of the third supporting paragraph.

Concluding Paragraph, p. 334

• Begins by summarizing or restating the thesis.• Leaves the reader with a final thought or

thoughts.

Activity 4, p. 334

1. 272. 28

Practice, p. 341

Thesis Statements

• Just like a topic sentence, a thesis statement has two parts:

• The topic + the writer’s attitude, opinion, idea or point about the topic.

Ex: Celebrities are often poor role models.topic writer’s opinion

Activity 5, p. 341

For each thesis statement, underline the topic once and the writer’s point twice.1. teachers / played important roles2. loneliness / have certain benefits3. owning old car / special rewards4. learning to write / takes work, patience and a

sense of humour.5. advertisers / use clever techniques to promote

their message

Activity 5, p. 341For each thesis statement, underline the topic once and the writer’s point twice.6. Anger / results from a . . . . 7. sale of handguns / should be limited . . .8. study habits/ benefited greatly from . . .9. retired people / must cope with . . . of being old10. parents / should take steps . . to encourage the

children to enjoy reading.

Notice that some thesis statements include the “plan” and others don’t.

Practice, p. 342

Supporting the Thesis with Specific Evidence• prewriting / outlining is even more important

for writing essays than for writing paragraphs.• in taking the time to do even a “scratch”

outline, you will discover whether or not you have enough support for your thesis.

Activity 6, p. 342 (Student Answers)

1. mental problems, bad teachers2. wants to get rid of my dog, makes too many, only

allows laundry once a week3. generosity, tolerance, patience, ambitious,

organization, 4. [meeting new teachers], dealing with

administration, testing, new routines, getting lost 5. not ready for responsibility, not enough money,

not enough experience/not mature enough

In-class Assignment Choose one (1) of the following topics and write 1) a thesis statement and 2) a scratch outline for it:

• an addictive habitExample:

Thesis Statement: My obsession with coffee is ruining my life1-I cannot function without it2-I spend all my money on it3- I have many health problems from it.

• when parents work• a volunteer experience• the value of pets• a problem at school or work• handling anger (or another emotion)• a time when you surprised yourself

True Diary, p. 99-134Key Events

• Mary e-mails Junior and tells how happy she is• Junior draws Rowdy a cartoon• Junior discovers Penelope has an eating disorder• Junior and Penelope start “semi-dating”• Roger and Penelope find out that Junior is poor• Junior talks to Gordy about being “an apple”• Mary writes Junior that she has a new home and

is going to write her life story

True Diary, p. 135-168Key Events

• Junior made the basketball team (surprisingly)• First basketball game against Wellpinit – big loss – Rowdy

fouled junior and he hurt his head• Junior dad disappears on Christmas eve and comes back after

new years; but his dad gives him 5$• Junior was upset with his tribe’s reaction to him• Junior’s grandmother was struck by a drunk driver.• Junior compares Indians and Whites “Indians know each

other” He thinks White families aren’t as close as Indian families “the fathers are there, but not there”

• Ted the millionare brings the dress back.

HomeworkFor May 26th:• Finish reading the novel.• Vocabulary Paragraph• optional: pre-read p.334-340

For May 31st:• Character Assignment• Mini-Research Assignment

For June 2nd: • Literary Devices Assignment

• Bring me your quiz on p. 54-98 so I can record the mark.