H10+-+February+6+-+10

=Monday, February 6= >> =====POLY: many===== = = =Tuesday, February 7= = = =Wednesday, February 8= > == · no “I”, “me”, “you” == > == · no “I think”, “in my opinion” == > === · these weaken the argument === > == · no “I will be explaining” == > = Outlines are important = > == · Good writing always involves an outlinefor good writers it might be internal on some writing == > > > Standard Expository Essay > > = I. Introduction = > == A. Opening with a catchy idea introducing the topic to your reader. == > == B. Address the work you’ll be referencing and the author, while heading toward your thesis == > == C. The thesis finishes the intro, and is the most important, controlling idea of the whole essay. == > = II. First body paragraph = > == A. Starts with topic sentence that supports the thesis. == > == B. Provide context from the text. == > == C. Give an example from the text to support the topic sentence. == > === a. Include a signal phrase (your words) === > === b. Include actual words from the text === > === c. Use proper MLA citation === > == D. Provide a second example, following the same pattern == > = III. Second body paragraph = > == A. Start with a transition (sentence or phrase) == > == B. Same pattern as 1st body paragraph == > = IV. Third body paragraph = > == A. Same structure as 2nd == > = V. Conclusion = > == A. Restate the thesis == > == B. Discuss the general topic as it applies to literature or the world beyond the confines of the thesis. == > =Thursday, February 9=
 * vocab warm-up
 * =====MONO: one, single, alone=====
 * =====17. monarchy, n. – rule by a single person=====
 * =====18. monochromatic, adj. – of one color=====
 * =====19. polychromatic, adj. – showing a variety of colors=====
 * =====20. monosyllabic, adj. – having one syllable=====
 * Discuss ending
 * work on Holden Handbook
 * prepare questions for
 * vocab warm-up
 * =====21. monotheism, n. – belief that there is one god=====
 * =====22. monomania, n. – derangement of mind on one subject only=====
 * =====23. monotonous, adj. – continuing in a single, unchanging tone; wearying=====
 * =====24. polyglot, n. – person who speaks several languages; speaking several languages=====
 * =====25. polyphonic, adj. – having many sounds or voices=====
 * small group discussion of Salinger's themes
 * vocab warm-up
 * draw a labelled picture showing three of your favorite vocab words
 * comparison essay notes
 * = Rules for all academic essays =
 * you always have to know where you’re going ahead of time
 * for academic writing with citations, an outline is always a good tool
 * a system of indenting works to show which items are subordinate to which others
 * Comparison Essay structure
 * get essay assignment
 * choose thesis
 * start writing outline
 * find textual evidence

= = =Friday, February 10=
 * write rough draft in class
 * rough draft will be turned in with final typed copy on Tuesday, February 14
 * ==homework:==
 * ==finish your outline, complete with page numbers for textual evidence==
 * ==type rough draft to discuss on Monday==
 * ==save file for Monday night revisions and editing==