May 13th, 2013

5/13/13

In Class:
Journal--  Respond to the following quote: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." -Aristotle

GMX--  Run-ons, Comma Splices, Fragments, and Complete Sentences
Reviewed quiz from last Wednesday.

Continuing "stoplight" paragraph analogy, reviewed the structure of a five-paragraph essay:

I. Introduction

     A. Thesis statement (T3, O/P, etc.)
II. Main Point #1
     A. Topic Sentence
     B. Explanation
     C. Detail/example/evidence
     D. Tie back to thesis/transition
III. Main Point #2
     A. Topic Sentence
     B. Explanation
     C. Detail/example/evidence
     D. Tie back to thesis/transition
IV. Main Point #3
     A. Topic Sentence
     B. Explanation
     C. Detail/example/evidence
     D. Tie back to thesis/transition
V. Conclusion
     A. Re-state thesis

Discussed versatility/modification within the five-paragraph essay (i.e., how to use a similar process to create different length writing projects).

Students independently read "Writing an Opening" and "Writing a Conclusion" from The Bedford Guide for College Writers.

Exit Ticket: What is the importance of a thesis statement in a five-paragraph essay? 

Homework:
Read selections from Perks of Being a Wallflower for TW #6.
Bring your missing work report to class on Wednesday.
Work on final project.