Complete+instructions+and+marks+Oct.+24-28

Review trait of IDEAS and introduce trait of ORGANIZATION: IDEAS = INFORMATION
 * Complete instructions and assignments Oct. 24-28 **
 * __ Monday Oct. 24 __**
 * __ Trait #1 IDEAS __**
 * 1) **//Thesis statement//**- focused, strong, clear message, not “sitting on the fence”
 * 2) **// Details and support //** - logical, relevant, creative (persuasive paragraph)
 * 3) **// Authentic and believable //** - research, personal research (bike paragraph)
 * 4) **// Clear and concise presentation //** - get to the point, keep out irrelevant information (business complaint letter)
 * __ Trait #2 ORGANIZATION __**
 * 1) **//Use the appropriate pattern//** for the purpose and audience- (main idea + support, step by step, chronological order, compare and contrast, most important to least important, key points only, and more)
 * 2) Beginning-middle-end
 * 3) Beginning=**//LEAD//** identifies purpose and sense of direction
 * 4) Middle= **//EXPANSION//** used the appropriate pattern to lead reader to logical conclusion
 * 5) End=**//CONCLUSION//** wraps it up and sometimes suggests the next steps

Review variety of organizational patterns, such as step by step, most important to least important, main topic and supporting details, chronological order, compare and contrast; and examples of each.

Identify Key Components of LEADS and CONCLUSIONS
 * // Lead- Key Components //**
 * Sets up the piece
 * Gets the reader hooked
 * Provides an idea about what’s to follow
 * May imply or state a thesis or main idea
 * Makes the reader want to know more
 * Raises questions
 * // Conclusion- Key Components //**
 * Wraps up discussion
 * Answers questions
 * Brings thing to a resolution
 * Makes reader feel satisfied
 * Says “goodbye” to the reader
 * Leaves reader with something to think about
 * May suggest next step or something to come

See handout. Follow instructions carefully. **/20**
 * NIGHT- **Time Travel Assignment**

Review lead and conclusion, as above Discuss EXPANSION which is the same as the middle, or the body of the essay. In handout booklet, complete p. 61, 62, 63
 * __ Tuesday Oct. 25 __**

Must be done on one of the following topics:** Trait #2 Organization- Assignment 1 p. 63 “Tell them what you’re going to say. Say it. Then tell them what you said.”
 * Assignment: p. 63 Informational 3 Paragraph Essay**
 * **The keys to success in _ (For example, “The Keys to Success in Training a Dog”**
 * **Surviving the First Day of High School**
 * **Earning Your Parents’ Trust**
 * **How to Get a Job**
 * Handout with complete instructions:**
 * Write your own informational piece on one of the given topics. Follow this mantra-**


 * Create a web or outline where you plan your topic (Thesis), supporting details, and closing using** **key words only.** /5
 * Write your three (yes, 3!)paragraph essay in full, as follows:**
 * Paragraph 1-** Lead **with your thesis or main idea in one sentence. Follow it up with at least 2 sentences to elaborate, explain further, or let us know what is coming up in the next paragraph.** /3
 * Paragraph 2-** Expand **your thesis with supporting details. Use at least 5 sentences.** /5
 * Try some of the following strategies in your expansion:**
 * i. Details**
 * ii. Clarification**
 * iii. An example**
 * iv. Facts**
 * v. A story or anecdote**
 * vi. A quotation**
 * Paragraph 3-** Conclude **your essay with a strong closing statement and a review of what you just said. This needs to be 3 sentences (or more).** /3


 * Write or type a final draft, edited properly and neatly.(I will not accept only a draft** **1.)** /4
 * Conventions** /5


 * Total paragraphs = 3 (lead, expansion, conclusion)**
 * Total sentences = 11 (or more)**
 * Total drafts = 3 (outline, rough, final)**

Total marks /25 Wednesday Oct. 26 ******Flin Flon Tour- handout to be completed.** **__** This is an analogy for Pace. Where would you spend more time, and where would you spend less, or not even go? **/10**
 * //Please staple this instruction and marking sheet to the front of your drafts. Thank you.//**
 * Review EXPANSION of a paragraph- add details, examples, clarification, anecdotes, etc. **
 * Discuss “PACE”, an element of ORGANIZATION- Pace means what points to spend more time on, and what points to breeze over. **

Assignment: One paragraph Persuasive Essay Choose one of the following topics and take a firm stand for or against:
 * School Uniforms
 * Cell phones at school
 * Closed campus

Complete the following directions. Keep in mind what works and what doesn’t work in a persuasive essay. Remember to anticipate what others might argue and address it. Remember to pace your arguments so you spend more time on the strongest, most important ones and less on your weak arguments. Here are the complete instructions: Choose one of the topics provided on page 73.
 * Organization- Assignment p. 73 __Persuasive Paragraph__ **

Complete a web or outline of your topic, main arguments, (your should have at least 3), and closing, using key words only. **/5** Write one paragraph of at least 10 sentences.
 * Indent **/1**
 * __LEAD__ sentence states your thesis clearly. **/1**
 * The 8 __EXPANSION__ sentences walk your readers through your argument. Remember to be clear, complete, and don’t race, and don’t assume your reader has any prior knowledge about the topic. Answer the “why” questions, using sound information. Don’t forget to anticipate the negative and decide to ignore it, brush over it without stopping, or deal with it in a positive way. **/8**
 * __CONCLUSION__ should restate your thesis in a new and interesting way so that it leads the reader to a logical conclusion (same as yours!), and sounds finished and satisfying. **/1**

Write or type a final, edited copy. It must be neat, legible and with correct conventions. I will not accept only a draft 1. **/4**

Total paragraphs=1 Total sentences = 10 (or more) Total drafts = 3 (web, draft 1, final copy) Please staple this instruction and marking sheet to the front of your drafts. Thank you. __***Night Vocabulary Crossword__ **/31** Catch up and read
 * Total marks = /20 **
 * __ Thursday Oct. 27 __**