Essay Writing IOI

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Essay Writing IOI

• a)The Introductory Paragraph
• b) Body Paragraphs
• c) The Concluding Paragraph

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The Introductory Paragraph

• Include a general opening idea to hook the reader
  about your topic
• Include the title, author and a brief synopsis of
  the play and its characters
• Explain the three ways you will develop your
  thesis. (A B and C Points)
• Put your thesis ( statement of opinion) in the
  last part of the intro paragraph

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Tips on how to start writing the introduction

• To begin, write a few general thoughts about your
  topic. For example if your essay is proving that
  the main character is a good father then you
  could open with a discussion about parenting.
  Remember it should be written for an audience who
  may have not read your novel.

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Read the following Sample Intro Paragraph
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Name Teacher Last name 1Class Date

• The True Silent Heroes in To Kill a
  Mockingbird
• Discrimination is an extremely serious issue in
  our society. It can take on various forms, such
  as racism, social inequality and prejudice based
  on religion, gender, age, or sexual preference.
  In todays society, most people feel that
  discrimination in any form is wrong and hurtful,
  However this was not the case in the 1930s.
  Harper Lees classic novel To Kill a
  Mockingbird, is set during a period where
  discrimination was part of everyday life and
  believed to be correct and ordinary. Atticus, a
  Maycomb County citizen and lawyer, is appointed
  to a case in which Tom Robinson, a Negro man, is
  accused of raping a young woman by the name of
  Mayella Ewell. Although there is sufficient
  evidence to suggest that Tom Robinson is
  innocent, the prejudice jury still convicts him
  with rape. Following the conviction, the
  violence does not end. In the final chapters of
  the novel, Bob Ewell attempts to fatally attack
  Scout and Jem, Atticus children. Boo Radley, a
  greatly discriminated and misjudged neighbour,
  comes to the childrens aid. Boo Radley, Tom
  Robinson and Atticus Finch are three of the
  heroes in the novel. Each man faces the
  injustice of discrimination in the 1930s with
  dignity, hope and perseverance

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Body Paragraphs

• Follow basic paragraph format Remember the
  hamburger bun Topic sentence, Point/discussion,
  concluding sentence
• Guidelines-
• a)Your first introductory sentence should
  restating your thesis but this time you will only
  mention the first idea that you will prove.
• b)State your point and then describe the context
  of your first chosen quote which will support
  your idea. Tell us what is going on in the novel
  or play- yes this means describing a little of
  the plot. Is your quote from the beginning or
  middle of the play? Tell us who is involved in
  the scene and what you learn.
• c) Follow rules for dialogue and write down what
  the character says. Rewrite the quote exactly
  the way you see it. If more than 4 lines, use a
  colon before it and keep it indented and
  justified on the page.
• d) Discuss how this quote supports your thesis
  opinion. Why did you pick this quote in
  particular? How is it important? Add your
  opinions and state what the quote is about.
• Hint pretend that the reader of your essay has
  not read the play so you are
• teaching the reader how this quote proves your
  thesis.
• Add a transition sentence and then start writing
  your next body paragraph

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Sample Body Paragraph with quote

• Antonio is constantly showing his generosity and
  loyalty to his good friend Sebastian. By the end
  of Act two in the play, it is discovered that
  Sebastian survived the shipwreck and is on the
  island of Illyria without any money. Antonio
  risks his life to save his life and then gives
  him money to go sight seeing. Antonio says to
  Sebastian
• _________________
• _________________
• _________________
• Sebastian is grateful to have such a good friend
  who offers him his purse. He further tells
  Antonio to meet him later at the elephant pub so
  they can spend some more time together. That way
  Antonio can also know that he is alright.

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The Concluding Paragraph

• The Conclusion (approx. 1/2 page typed and dsp)
• Wrap up your essay -- use a transition word or
  sentence.
• In a separate sentences, highlight and summarize
  your major points. Include all three of of the
  ideas that you proved in your body paragraphs.
  Use a new sentence for each idea. (hint go back
  to youre ABC topic sentences)
• Mention the title and author of the play again
• Expand on your thesis by coming up with an
  extension idea of your essay. The goal is to
  make your reader think about how this topic
  impacts on society or add personal insights about
  the authors purpose of this play or theme.
  Continue to avoid using I think

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Example Graphic Organizers
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Determining Whats Important and Summarizing

• Proficient readers are active, purposeful,
  strategic and metacognitive.
• Proficient readers construct meaning and learn
  from text by using comprehension strategies
  before, during, and after reading.

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Determining Whats Important and Summarizing

• We, as teachers, can help by
• Continuing to use teacher-developed graphic
  organizers with students
• Teaching explicitly about which graphic
  organizers work best in which situations
• Asking students to summarize and determine
  important facts using graphic organizers

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Synthesis

• Make a mental or written note of one situation in
  a course you teach where you could help students
  with their ability to find important ideas,
  summarize, or make notes using a graphic
  organizer.

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Reading Comprehension

• Thank you!