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1. Watch video clip 2. Why was that a great introduction? (discuss as a class) 3. When ready, click the right arrow.
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Grabs the reader’s attention Provides an overview of the topics which will be discussed Thesis statement! Does this guy have your attention?
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1. Begin with your definition of values. Explain the values you see in our culture. Try to make it interesting. 2. Briefly explain what books you will be discussing (i.e. Beowulf and Arthur/Hobbit) 3. End with the thesis statement 4. Should be about 5-6 sentences total
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What of the following is a good first sentence? 1. Do you have values? I have them and they great. They are family, friends and respect. Do you have values? I have them and they great. They are family, friends and respect. 2. Values are important to me. I have many of them. I am going to tell you about them today. Values are important to me. I have many of them. I am going to tell you about them today. 3. Why does a fireman run into a burning building to save a cat? He probably does it because he values life and has a duty to protect it. Why does a fireman run into a burning building to save a cat? He probably does it because he values life and has a duty to protect it.
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This isn’t “wrong” but it’s not very interesting
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Very good. This is an interesting way to start the paper. Be sure to still talk about yourself
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1. Restate the thesis (don’t copy/paste!) 2. Summarize your body paragraphs 3. Conclude with a final lesson
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What is a solid ending sentence? 1. Values are more than just words, they are found in our choices. Actions really speak louder than words. Values are more than just words, they are found in our choices. Actions really speak louder than words. 2. Beowulf, Arthur and I all have values. I hope you have enjoyed my paper about values. Beowulf, Arthur and I all have values. I hope you have enjoyed my paper about values. 3. Values and very important and so are decisions. Decisions and values are both important. Values and very important and so are decisions. Decisions and values are both important.
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This sentence sounds rather awkward and strange. Try again. I sound awkward and strange too…
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This sentence leaves the reader with an important message Continue Like an answering machine…
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3 body paragraphs? Intro and conclusion? 9 values total? Each value has a decision attached to it? Check packet for proper MLA heading?
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What word(s) should be in all of your topic sentences? 1. Values Values 2. Decision Decision 3. (Your three values) (Your three values) 4. All of the above All of the above
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Correct, but there is a better answer
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All of those words should be in your topic sentences. Be sure to always discuss values and decisions.
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You are now clear to type your paper. When you are finished, print your paper and find a partner who has also completed the paper Exchange papers and complete the revisions pages found in your packet for your partner’s paper. When finished, show me your revisions to receive credit. Edit your paper, print and….
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