Short Story Unit: Theme Assignment Preparation

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Short Story UnitTheme Assignment Preparation

• ENG 2D1

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Proper Paragraph Structure

1. Topic Sentence- Introduces the reader to the main
   idea of your paragraph. Note- indent the first
   sentence of your paragraph.
2. Supporting Sentences- Offers the reader details,
   examples and proof to support the main idea of
   the paragraph.
3. Concluding Sentence- Wraps up the paragraph and
   restates the main idea from the topic sentence.

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Transitional Words and Phrases

• Transitions are words or phrases that connect
  ideas.
• Transitions help the reader clearly understand
  relationships in your writing such as time,
  space, emphasis, example, contrast, comparison,
  effect and addition.
• In a proper paragraph, transitions are
  incorporated to create fluency in your writing
  and to connect your ideas/sentences.

• For example
• Firstly, Secondly, Lastly, Finally
• For example, For instance,
• Thus, As a result, Consequently
• In addition to, Similarly
• In contrast, Rather, Yet, But

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Transitional Words and Phrases
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MLA Format

• General Guidelines
• Double space
• Plain font (Ariel or Times New Roman)
• Plain white 8 ½ x 11 paper
• Margins 1 inch on all sides
• Indent the first line of every paragraph using
  the tab key
• Pages are numbered in the top, right-hand corner,
  ½ from the top, and right justified.
• Note- Put your last name followed by one space
  and the number. Do not use commas.

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MLA Format

• General Guidelines
• Do not create a title page.
• In the upper left hand corner of your page list
• Name (first and last)
• Teachers name (Ms. Efpatridis)
• Course code (ENG 2D1)
• Date (day of submission)
• Note- Be sure to double space between each piece
  of information.
• Double space again. Do not underline or italicize
  the title.
• Double space between the title and the first
  sentence.

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MLA Format

• Notes on Style
• Be consistent with tense. Literary
  paragraphs/essays are normally written in the
  present tense.
• Do not use artificial phrasing such as This
  quotation proves . . . or This paragraph
• will discuss . . .
• Use formal, standard English. Avoid slang or
  colloquialisms.
• Do not use contractions. (e.g. use do not
  instead of dont)
• Do not use first person (I, me, us, we) unless
  your teacher gives you permission.
• Do not address the reader directly as you.
• Use italics for the titles of all books and
  movies.
• Use quotation marks for all sub titles.

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Point-Proof-Analysis

• The supporting sentences of your paragraph should
  follow the point-proof-analysis model.
• Following the topic sentence of your paragraph
• Point- raise a point in support of the main idea.
• Proof- provide proof in the form of direct or
  indirect references to the text.
• Analysis- analyze the point raised and proof
  provided, relating the information back to the
  main idea.

• For example
• The Story of an Hour
• Point Mrs. Mallard is clearly in an unhappy
  relationship.
• Proof She admits that there has been a powerful
  will bending hers (Chopin 38) which attests to
  the dominating personality of her husband.
• Analysis Throughout her life, Mrs. Mallard has
  succumb to the will of her husband and lost any
  sense of self.
• Note- Write in the present tense, not the past
  tense. Also, place an emphasis on the analysis
  component. This is where you showcase your
  learning and critical thinking.

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Inserting Quotations

• Use quotation marks to begin and end a direct
  quotation.
• In a direct quotation, the words of the speaker
  are quoted exactly, and the first word of the
  quotation is capitalized.
• Direct Mrs. Mallard states Free! Body and soul
  free (Chopin 38).

• Both parts of a divided quotation are enclosed in
  quotation marks. The first word of the second
  part of the quotation is not capitalized unless
  it begins a new sentence.
• Divided There would be no one to live for
  during those coming years, says Mrs. Mallard,
  she would live for herself (Chopin 38).

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Inserting Quotations

• Quotation marks are never used with an indirect
  quotation, which reports the meaning of the
  speaker but not in direct words.
• Indirect Mrs. Mallard talks about freedom, in
  particular, she exclaims she is free in both her
  mind and body (Chopin 38).

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MLA Format

• Short quotations of 1 to 4 lines are put into
  quotation marks and included, double spaced, in
  the body of the assignment.
• They are introduced by a comma (,) unless they
  are a continuation of a body paragraph sentence
  the appropriate punctuation, or none at all, is
  then used.
• Quotations are followed by the authors last name
  and page reference in parentheses, with no
  punctuation included, except a period after the
  closing bracket.
• For example (Chopin 38).

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MLA Format

• Always lead up to your quotation by giving the
  speaker and the situation. Do not assume that the
  reader knows the exact part of the story that you
  are quoting.
• Always follow up your quotation by commenting on,
  explaining, applying, interpreting, or drawing a
  conclusion from your quotation.
• Do not leave the reader to do the work! Never
  move on to a new point or paragraph immediately
  after the quotation.

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Questions???

• Do you have any questions or concerns?