1. In Concert: An Integrated Reading and Writing Approach by Kathleen T. McWhorter

2. Chapter 10: Reading, Planning, and Organizing Essays Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

3. An essay is a group of paragraphs about one subject. Why should I read and write essays? Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

4. The Components of an Essay 1.Title 2.Introduction 3.Thesis Statement 4.Supporting Information in Body Paragraphs 5.Conclusion Helpful Tip : There is NOT a standard number of paragraphs required for an essay. Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

5. Reading Essays for Retention, Recall, and Response 1.Highlight as you read 2.Annotate as you read 3.Connect ideas to your background experience 4.Identify the organizational patterns used 5.Review and write after reading Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

6. Critical Thinking Questions for Essays: 1.Who is the author, and is he/she qualified to speak on the topic? 2.Determine the author’s purpose. 3.Does the author present adequate support for his/her ideas? 4.Does the author supply proper sources for information that is not his/her own? 5.Analyze visuals that accompany the essay. Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

7. Helpful Tip: Always be knowledgeable of due dates, specific requirements, lengths, and formatting for essays. Strategies for Assigned Essay Topics: 1.Determine the purpose of the assignment. 2.Connect the assignment with class instruction. 3. Look for clues about organizing and writing your essay (see Table 10-1 on page 316). Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

8. What Are Some Strategies for Choosing Your Own Essay Topics? Helpful Tips: Brainstorm topics using the prewriting techniques learned in Chapter 2 of the textbook. Refer to Chart 10-2 on page 317 for more strategies. Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

9. Helpful Tip: Narrow your topic down Review the Four Methods from Chapter 2: Freewriting Brainstorming Questioning Branching Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

10. Strategies for Planning Your Essay: 1.Group ideas to form a thesis statement 2.Consider your audience and purpose 3.Use outlining and idea mapping 4.Obtain complete and correct information 5.Choose an appropriate tone Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

11. How do I organize my essay? Helpful Tip: See Table 10-3 on page 326 in the textbook to choose an appropriate pattern of organization. Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

12. Goal 1: Understand the Purpose of an Essay Review Questions Fill in the blank: An essay is a group of _________________ written about one subject. Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

13. Goal 1: Understand the Purpose of an Essay Review Questions Fill in the blank: An essay is a group of paragraphs written about one subject. Copyright @ 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

14. Goal 2: Read Essays Effectively Review Questions True or False: All essays must have five paragraphs. True or False: Essays must have an introduction and conclusion. Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

15. Goal 2: Read Essays Effectively Review Questions True or False: False: All essays must have five paragraphs. True or False: True: Essays must have an introduction and conclusion. Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

16. Goal 3: Analyze and Evaluate Essays Review Questions Which of the following is NOT necessary information to analyze and evaluate an essay? A.The author’s qualifications related to the topic B.The author’s sources of information C.The universities the author attended D.The author’s purpose in the essay Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

17. Goal 3: Analyze and Evaluate Essays Review Questions Which of the following is NOT necessary information to analyze and evaluate an essay? A.The author’s qualifications related to the topic B.The author’s sources of information C.The universities the author attended D.The author’s purpose in the essay Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

18. Goal 4: Choose a Topic Review Questions True or False: When using your own topic, it is not necessary to apply skills or information used in the classroom. True or False: When using an assigned topic, one should refer to sample assignments and handouts. Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

19. Goal 4: Choose a Topic Review Questions True or False: False: When using your own topic, it is not necessary to apply skills or information used in the classroom. True or False: True: When using an assigned topic, one should refer to sample assignments and handouts. Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

20. Goal 5: Generate Ideas About Your Topic Review Questions Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy for generating topic ideas? A.Brainstorming B.Freewriting C.Choosing a broad topic D.Questioning Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

21. Goal 5: Generate Ideas About Your Topic Review Questions Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy for generating topic ideas? A.Brainstorming B.Freewriting C.Choosing a broad topic D.Questioning Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

22. Goal 6: Plan Your Essay Review Questions Fill in the blank: The tone of the essay is how the writer sounds to the ________________. The tone of your college essay should be: A.Formal B.Humorous C.Casual D.Sarcastic Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

23. Goal 6: Plan Your Essay Review Questions Fill in the blank: The tone of the essay is how the writer sounds to the audience. The tone of your college essay should be: A.Formal B.Humorous C.Casual D.Sarcastic Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

24. Goal 7: Organize Your Essay Review Questions Fill in the blank: Essays should be organized using a _____________ of organization such as comparison and contrast. Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.

25. Goal 7: Organize Your Essay Review Questions Fill in the blank: Essays should be organized using a pattern of organization such as comparison and contrast. Copyright 2014 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved.