YOUR WORK FOR THE WEEK . . . .
1. Revise your Lit Analysis essay.
2. If you haven't yet, get the OK from me on your definition/classification essay topic. If you haven't proposed a topic (a word or idea to define or classify), then do that NOW. Email me.
3. LBGB...
a. Read chapter 6
b. Semicolon (;) - write out the three rules; write an original sentence for each rule.
c. Colon (:) - write out the four rules; write an original sentence for each rule.
d. Read the BOX on p.79. What's the trick for remembering the difference between a colon and a semicolon?
e. Read the BOX on p.88. Define fragment. When are you allowed to use one?
4. Write the definition/classification essay...
Last week, I wrote this:
Re-read the sample essays to get a sense of the wide range these essays can take. But notice again, they're ALL ORGANIZED IN SOME WAY. They all have beginnings, middles, and ends. And they all have a POINT! That's what we've been emphasizing all term.
You only get one shot at this essay! We're practicing for the final exam so, your first draft will be the final draft. Make sure you're taking care of the basics like organization, topic sentences, and proofing. There is no "official" format for the definition/classification essay (maybe you noticed that in the examples), so you've got some freedom here in terms of what you do with it. It can be informal. You can use I, me, myself. You can moralize and have opinions. Just make sure your writing makes sense, that it has a basic beginning, middle, end structure, and that it's in proofed and final-draft quality. (Extra credit if you can make me laugh.)
600+ words.
Last week, I wrote this:
You're teaching your readers a new definition. Consider the example essays. One breaks down an activity into its different types; one opens our eyes to 3 ways of looking at a familiar city; one deals with a distinction between two often-confused terms; and the last one re-defines a familiar word. None of these is reflective, and each one uses definition or classification in a slightly different way.
I need to clarify something I just said: "You're teaching your readers a new definition." This can mean one of two things:
a) that you're redefining a familiar term; or...
b) that you're teaching your reader a term he or she is unlikely to know.
Either approach is valid.
The best source to use for finding a term to define is your own interests. Let's say you're a horse enthusiast. You could break down the term "tack" into it's various parts. What's the difference between bridle and halter? (I'm familiar with those words, but I can't define them, so I would be a good audience for that essay).
a) that you're redefining a familiar term; or...
b) that you're teaching your reader a term he or she is unlikely to know.
Either approach is valid.
The best source to use for finding a term to define is your own interests. Let's say you're a horse enthusiast. You could break down the term "tack" into it's various parts. What's the difference between bridle and halter? (I'm familiar with those words, but I can't define them, so I would be a good audience for that essay).
Hobbies, sports, any activities that have their own jargon are all great places to find topics for this essay.
Re-read the sample essays to get a sense of the wide range these essays can take. But notice again, they're ALL ORGANIZED IN SOME WAY. They all have beginnings, middles, and ends. And they all have a POINT! That's what we've been emphasizing all term.
You only get one shot at this essay! We're practicing for the final exam so, your first draft will be the final draft. Make sure you're taking care of the basics like organization, topic sentences, and proofing. There is no "official" format for the definition/classification essay (maybe you noticed that in the examples), so you've got some freedom here in terms of what you do with it. It can be informal. You can use I, me, myself. You can moralize and have opinions. Just make sure your writing makes sense, that it has a basic beginning, middle, end structure, and that it's in proofed and final-draft quality. (Extra credit if you can make me laugh.)
600+ words.
I'm looking forward to these. Have a great week!
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! ~Psalm 107:1
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