English II Argument and Research

Flashback Quiz What are the fours types of evidence we learned about in last class. You may use your notes. 1. 2. 3. 4.

Review What do you know about an essay?

Review What is the difference between an informational essay and an argument?

Argument vs. Informational Paragraph by paragraph

Essay ______ ________ _______ __________

Basic structure: Introduction Topic sentence Background information Thesis statement or claim

Body 1, Body 2, Body 3 Topic sentence Evidence Explanation

Conclusion Review main points in 2-3 sentences.

Essay Types Informational Essay Argumentative Essay

Look at The Two Essays Read them and as a group identify if it is an Argumentative essay or an informational essay. Explain how you know what type it is.

Exit Quiz What is the biggest difference between an informational essay and an argumentative essay?

November 12 Target: I can research a topic Agenda: iSafe video Go over outline Finish research Write introduction Begin reading Act 1

November 14 Target: I can paraphrase the information form a quote. Agenda: Quiz Reading with questions View first part of film Body 1 of essay

November 20 Target: I can analyze the aspects of a character. Agenda: Characterization Character chart Facebook activity Present Exit Slip

Characterization The character’s personality and motivations. Actions Dialogue (what they say) Choices

As we read, look for characterization

Facebook Use the character chart to create a Facebook page for your character. Complete the about section on the page Use only the personality of the character. Become friends with the other characters that you are friends with in the book.

Exit Slip Explain a character’s personality and motivation with evidence form the book. A,C,E The character ____________ is ___________. I know this because the book says, ____________________________________. This proves that the character is ___________ because _______________________________.

Quiz Name the 4 types of evidence 1. 2. 3. 4.

November 24 Target: I can Write a body paragraph. Paragraph notes Writing Watch scene

Research Essay Does you culture believe in the supernatural?

Outline Introduction: Topic My culture believes in the supernatural. Background: what is the supernatural? Thesis statement: My culture believes in witches, ghosts, and magic.

Body 1 Topic: Evidence: Explain the evidence: My culture believes in witches. Evidence: Tell me what it is and give evidence from a website. Explain the evidence: The evidence shows that ….

Body 2 Topic: Evidence: Explain the evidence: My culture believes in ghosts. Evidence: Tell me what it is and give evidence from a website. Explain the evidence: The evidence shows that ….

December 1 Target: I can write an essay using evidence. Agenda: Finish essay Finish act 1 Complete packet

Body 3 Topic: Evidence: Explain the evidence: My culture believes in magic. Evidence: Tell me what it is and give evidence from a website. Explain the evidence: The evidence shows that ….

Conclusion Overall, my culture believes in witches, ghosts, and magic. My culture also believes in many more supernatural things.

Final Test Preparation Your final test will be to write a 5 paragraph essay like we have practiced. You will need all paragraphs. You will also need to use many types of evidence: Quotes, paraphrase, and story

We will read the last bit of Act 1 Practice paraphrasing and complete the packet.

December 3 Target: I can write a story to introduce a topic. I can use a story as evidence. Agenda: Analyze how “The Crucible” uses the story to support its message (theme) to the audience. Pick a topic, and write your own quick story to support a point.

Theme Diagram THEME---- Evidence: Explanation:

Many types of evidence: Evidence is used in an essay to support your points! Name the types of evidence: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Stories as evidence In your essay, you can include short stories as evidence to support your points… Just like how “The Crucible” is a story to tell us a message (point).

Choose a topic card And write a short story to support the point.

December 5 Target: I can identify actions, dialogue, and plot events that help support my theme. Agenda: Writing Activity Speaking

Read part of Act 2 Split up the parts and begin practicing your speaking. Evaluate a partner’s speaking. You will perform your part on Tuesday.