1. Eliminating Fluff January 6/7

2. Do Now Write each sentence with the correct form of their, they’re, there: 1._________ is no problem with how I write. 2.Look over ________ at those people judging. 3._________ just jealous of my skills. 4._________ problems are not my problems. 5._________ means location. 6._________ is a possessive tense. 7._________ is considered a contraction.

3. Roots Meaning: City, Citizen, State -poli -polis -civ -cit

4. Some Examples Citadel -a fortress in a commanding position in or near a city; a fortified place Civil -peaceable behavior; public order; following the laws of a city or state Necropolis - a large and elaborate cemetery belonging to an ancient city; a historic or prehistoric burial ground

5. Practice List some words on the whiteboard using the roots -poli -polis -civ -cit

6. Fluff

7. What is Fluff? Discuss: 3 Minutes What comes to mind when you hear the word fluff? Websters: “something inconsequential” or a “blunder.”

8. What is Fluff? Mainly a negative connotation for: Unimportant, repetitive extra

9. Find the Fluff… This paper is going to explain why Romeo and Juliet are faithful companions. Romeo and Juliet were really in love, but they were star-crossed lovers. What I mean is that they wanted to be together, but they really couldn’t be because of their families. Romeo and Juliet stuck together no matter what, as I stated previously. In my opinion, I think that Romeo and Juliet are the perfect example of faithful companions because they couldn’t stand to be apart from each other. They went so far as to kill themselves for their love, which is really desperate. The point I am trying to make is that Romeo and Juliet were really determined to be together, whether in this life or the next.

10. Examples of Fluff In other words What I mean is… The point I am trying to make is… In my opinion… As I stated previously… As I said in the beginning of my paper… This paper will show/prove that…

11. Exit Response What can you do to ensure you don’t have fluff in your paper? (2-3 Sentences) What are some things other students can do to eliminate fluff from their papers? (2-3 Sentences)