PPT-Series of Paragraphs

Expressing an opinion on a given topic using a series of paragraphs Examples Here are some examples of student work and grades from the 2010 2011 OSSLT Review the annotation notes at the bottom of each example. by Dr. Martin Luther King. One of the best texts for identifying rhetorical principles, strategies, and terms! . “Public Statement by Eight Alabama clergymen” published in the Post Herald. . The clergy make 4 specific accusations:. Moving Beyond the Formulaic. 1. Literary analysis . involves: . examining . all the parts of a . text (character, setting, tone, theme, imagery, etc.). thinking . about . how. the author uses those elements to create certain effects. Structure. Discursive Writing. The structure of discursive essays is . traditional. .. You should remain . impartial. and look . fairly. at . both sides . of the situation.. Discursive Writing. The introduction should not have an opinion nor suggest any conclusion. . The structure of an introduction goes from the most broad sentence to the most specific.. Attention Getter. Bridge. Thesis. Introduction. Paragraph. Conclusion. Paragraph. Thesis . (reworded). Main points. Topics Covered. Paragraph Structure. Types of Sentences Used in Paragraphs. Graphs of a Good Paragraph. Paragraphs: Organizational Issues . Traits of Disorganized Paragraphs. C. ontains too many main ideas. ENG4CI Essay series. Thesis reminder. Example Thesis:. Colin demonstrates that in order to complete his expedition he must possess physical and mental strength. . Topic sentence. Transition. Overall . PURPOSE – Inform, persuade, entertain – be lively and interesting . . AUDIENCE. School magazine or national newspaper? Careful of tone!. FORMAT. Use main heading, subheading if necessary and . What do you notice about the techniques Margaret Thatcher uses to persuade her audience to support her?. Choosing Your Points. Mind map the techniques that Thatcher uses to persuade her audience to support her.. Useful stuff for your Research Paper!. How do I organize my paragraphs?. Follow your outline. Strive for clarity—organize time, procedures, or priorities in an order that makes sense. Keep similar subtopics together. Name:. Period:. Title:. . Type:. . Expository. Length: Multiple Paragraphs. Writing Process Rubric. Prewriting. . brainstorms and plans writing . . Rough Draft Writing. . uses plan to generate rough draft. YOU. CAN. DO IT!. A . “3.8” paragraph . is a paragraph that makes . three. points . using . eight . sentences.. Use the following color coding method to help you understand the structure of a 3.8 paragraph.. “Every book has a skeleton hidden between its covers. Your job as an analytic reader is to find it.”. Adler and Van . Doren. , 1940/1972. “Every book has a skeleton hidden between its covers. Your job as an analytic reader is to find it.”. Expressing Surprising . or Unexpected Things . that have Happened. Narrative Paragraphs. Learning goals:. In this chapter you will learn and practice:. Basic . Narrative Paragraph . Structure. Chronological Order. “On Dumpster Diving” by Lars Eighner Approaches to Analysis : Note the allusions to both Kerouac and Steinbeck – What do they add? Note the first 5 paragraphs: author’s own language & his attention to language as a subject; appeal to logos