Explication, Outlines...and Org, cont.

0.  Descriptive Essay quick read:  Your choice, aloud or pair. Submit if satisfied.

1.  Journal-

Brainstorm a list of possible C/C topics.

2.  Class list.



3.  Analysis, Cont., with explication:

"I have of late--but
wherefore I know not--lost all my mirth, forgone all
custom of exercises; and indeed it goes so heavily
with my disposition that this goodly frame, the
earth, seems to me a sterile promontory, this most
excellent canopy, the air, look you, this brave
o'erhanging firmament, this majestical roof fretted
with golden fire, why, it appears no other thing to
me than a foul and pestilent congregation of vapours.
What a piece of work is a man! how noble in reason!
how infinite in faculty! in form and moving how
express and admirable! in action how like an angel!
in apprehension how like a god! the beauty of the
world! the paragon of animals! And yet, to me,
what is this quintessence of dust? man delights not
me: no, nor woman neither, though by your smiling
you seem to say so."

Though he describes the sky as a “majestical roof” covered with “gold fire,” Hamlet explains that, really, it is no more than a “foul and pestilent congregation of vapors.”  This means that Hamlet is displeased with the world.  This can be concluded because……

 

4.  Topic selection and in class outline beginning.

 

5.  HW!  Return with a completed outline (see notes) and a draft of your C/C essay.

 

 

 

C/C essay, Groups, Preparing for Arg.

1.  Group Journal-  Explication.  See below.

Explication Practice

Some (very) brief notes about effective explication:

Good explication shows why you know what you say you know.

It refers back to the quote or fact you provided and helps readers understand how you reached the conclusion you stated.

It explains the logic you employed to create the meaning you create from the quote.

Your job is to persuade us to agree with you and understand the quote in the same way that you understand it:  we need to know how you figured out what it means.

Here is a pat way to organize explication:

1. Topic Sentence.

2. Quote to support topic.

3. What the quote means in terms of the topic.

4. How you know what the quote means and how you connect it to the topic.

Example, Non-literary:

1. There are many ways that someone can say you are dumb.

2. For Example, Vanessa called me a “bonehead.”

3. When she called me that name, she meant that I was dumb.

4. A bonehead implies that one’s head is made only of bone.  If one’s head is composed solely of bone, then that person must have no brains.  If that person has no brains, they must be dumb, so, through metaphor, a bonehead means a person is stupid because he has no brain.

Practice….Your turn, non-literary:

1.   There are many proverbs that warn people not to accuse or blame others.

2.   For example, many of us have heard the quote, “Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.”

3.   This means that you shouldn’t point your finger at others unless you are perfect.

4.   This means this because:

2.  Next Essay... C/C and plans.


3.  Formula for Writing.  :( 

TS
F-  For example,
O-  This means that...
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F-  In addition,
O-  This shows that...
O
F-  What's more,
O-  This shows that...
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CS


4.  Groups and reading.  Desc. Essays due Thursday.

Virtual Class-

1.  Please prepare your descriptive draft for review.

2.  Please be sure to complete the homework/reading from last class.

3.  Additionally, please research compare and contrast essay organizational plans by clicking on the hyperlink.  Be prepared to present your favorite version of possible plans to class on Tuesday.

4.  Sorry I'm absent!

Descriptive, Cont.

0.  Attendance and caption contest, here.

1.  Journal-  Descriptive Practice...  Video here.

2.  Descriptive Game... It's like.

3.  Descriptive Discussion... What's the word from the book?

4.  Descriptive Plans... Summary first.

5.  Stories.

6.  HW-  Reading from the book.  Read "Struck By Lightning," and answer questions 1-6 under "reading closely and thinking critically" and questions 1-4 in "considering language and style."

7.  HW-  Desc. Essay Draft due Tuesday.

Stories and Discussion...

1.  Journal- 

If you haven't already, create 3 questions about one of the stories we were supposed to read, or, explain if you appreciated one of the stories, and why you did...

2.  Essays.... Turn in to front desk, please.

3.  Story groups...

Please find one example of metaphor, simile, imagery, concrete language, and an example of sensory description.

4.  Story discussion.

5.  HW and reminders... Descriptive Plan...?  My story/essay.

HW-  Create a story plan.

HW-  Be ready to tell your plan for your descriptive essay.  (story telling)

HW-  Read Chapter 5, description....  Return to class with a definition of cliche and 3 examples of cliche.  Also, summarize and identify the 5 most important points in the chapter.

Editing: self and in groups...

1.  Journal:

Read your own paper out loud with a pencil.  What did you notice?  Why?

2.  MLA Check groups...

2.5-  MLA workshop?  Lab?

3.   No Way Mistakes:

a.  Tense shift.  I love to eat when I was hungry.

b.  PNA-    Someone who is cool has all the tricks; they know how to...

c.  VTA-  I loves to eat.

d.  Comma Splice: (CS) I love to eat, I love to cook.

e.  Run on:  I love to eat I love to cook.

f.  Parallelism:  I love to ride my bike, walk the dog, and watching movies

4.  HW-  Bring your final draft to class on Thursday.

5.  HW- Read another story.... The Lottery.  Do not answer or create questions...

1.  Journal-

Watch the video, then.....Be a reporter.  Describe what you hear in the song...  (Descriptive Practice)

2.  Partners and editing questions...

1.    Is this story interesting?

2.    Is this story understandable?

3.    Is anything missing?

4.    Should I take out a part/s?

5.    Does it start in the middle of the action?

6.    Does it have a beginning, middle, and end?

7.    Is there a message?

8.    What’s the topic?

9.    What’s the purpose?

10.   Is there good mix of sentences?

11.   Would you tell the story?

3.  Groups and reading....

4.  HW-  Reading from the book!  Read "The Lottery" on page 199.  Discussion and questions in class...

5.  HW-  Come with a revised draft.

6.  HW- Read  "Salvation" on page 203.

7. HW-  Be ready for questions and discussion in class RE:  both stories.  :)

Grading Norming...

1.  Journal-  What grade did you give Wesley Duke.  Why?

2.  Square Chats...

3.  My Grade.

4.  Chats... Story chats.

5.  HW-  Reading in the book...

6.  HW-  First Essay Draft Due Thursday...

7.  HW-  Switch questions and answer...