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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!
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