4/8/15 Do Now: - Take your writing portfolio and the intro

conclusion sheets from the front

Homework:- None

Content Objective: Students will write an introduction and conclusion for the Antigone synthesis essay.

Language Objective: Students will use the notes on introductions and conclusions to complete the revision worksheet.

Agenda:

Mon, Tues, Wed(4/13-4/15):In Class Synthesis Essay.

This week:Monday: Look at model essay and rubric. Tuesday: Reflection and self-evaluation.Wednesday: Introductions and conclusionsThursday/Friday: Body paragraph and counterclaim(20 summative points for revisions)

Look Ahead:

Description5

Exemplary4

Skilled3

Proficient(Meeting CCS

Standard)

2Approaching

1Emergent

Argument

• Is there a clear claim and counter claim supported by reasons?

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• The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes a purposeful position, is supported with sophisticated & insightful reasons.

• The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable, takes an identifiable position supported with valid reasons.

• The writing introduces a precise claim that is arguable and takes an identifiable position that is supported by reason(s).

• The writing introduces a claim that lacks an arguable position and may or may not be supported by reason(s).

• The writing attempts to introduce a claim that lacks an arguable position and is not supported by reason(s).

Organization/Structure

• Does the writing provide a concluding statement that follows from and supports the argument presented?

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• The writing provides a concluding section that reinforces the argument presented and is significant beyond the task

• The writing provides an effective concluding section that reinforces the argument presented.

• The writing provides a concluding section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

• The writing provides a concluding statement.

• The writing abruptly ends.

Argumentative Writing Rubric (9-10)Name

General Statement/ "Key Word"

Introduce Work

Claim

Stage 1 of the funnel introduction:

Sentence One:

- Start with a general statement, a worldly statement, or a question about your topic.

- Sentence one should include a “Key Word” that will be developed in the introduction.

Sentence Two:

- Discuss the topic/”Key Word” established in sentence one – provide additional information or develop your “Key Word”.

Stage 2 of the funnel introduction: (TAG – Title, Author, Genre)

Sentence Three:

- Introduce work that you are analyzing and connect your “Key Word”.

Sentences Four, Five, (and Six):

- Provide a 2-3 sentence (brief) plot summary of the novel or work as it relates to your “Key Word”

Stage 3 of the funnel introduction:

Sentence Seven:

- The claim statement – What are you going to prove to the reader by the end of this paper?

- Do not say “In this paper I am going to prove…” Just put down the words that would follow this statement.

- The claim must be clear, take a strong stance, and be supported by evidence.

Agenda:

1) The place holder introduction.

2) The restated question introduction. 

3) The Webster’s Dictionary introduction. 

4) The “dawn of man” introduction.

Introductions to Avoid:

Agenda:

Wealth easily corrupts people, society, and the American Dream. People feel that money can bring happiness and success, but truthfully, the corruption of people and society are based off the desire for wealth. In the novel, The Great Gatsby, written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the main character, Jay Gatsby, shows how money can corrupt people and society. This novel, taking place in the Jazz Age, focuses on the very wealthy character, Gatsby, and his long lost love for Daisy Buchanan. Throwing sumptuous, lavish parties, Gatsby thinks that he can go back to the past and reconnect with Daisy, but will soon realize that his wealth cannot make his dreams come true or bring the past back. Throughout this novel, Fitzgerald uses characterization, conflict, and symbolism to clearly show that returning to past is an unobtainable dream.

Key Words TAG Claim Statement

Model Introduction:

Restate Claim

Remind Reader

Universal Statement

The Conclusion:

Step One: Restate your claim

Step Two: Remind the reader of the facts that you have discussed to prove your claim.

Step Three: Make a general or universal statement using your “Key Word”

- The universal statement does not have to be specific to the literary piece being discussed.

- Leave the reader with a final thought about your topic and or “Key Word”

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