Monday, October 21, 2013

Monday, October 21, 2013


Learning Objectives:

  • use the writing process to create a Definition Essay
  • employ various strategies of definition
  • revise using self-assessment strategies

1. I will float around the room while you revise your draft.  
  • Thesis
    • Does your definition reflect your unique opinion?
    • Is your thesis clearly stated in the introduction of your essay?
  • Three Definition Strategies (Function, Example, Negation)
    • Do you use enough examples to help the reader understand your unique point of view?
    • Can your reader relate to your examples?
    • Do you cite textual evidence properly, by stating the title and author?
  • Sequence of Paragraphs:
    • Will your ideas have a greater impact if you rearrange your ideas?
  • Conclusion
    • The essay should end by focusing on the question: "So What?"  Encourage the reader to accept the definition you presented
2. Consult the Scoring Guide to help remind you of what I'm looking for in a strong essay.

3. Peer-Review Begins Tomorrow

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