a nd Explication The Final Draft Unit Wealth and Poverty English 4A Review of Terms Explication An analysis which describes the possible meanings and relationships of the words images and other small units that make up a poem ID: 649702
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Writing
The Middle Paragraphs
a
nd
Explication: The Final Draft
Unit: Wealth and Poverty
English 4ASlide2
Review of Terms
Explication
An analysis which describes the possible meanings and relationships of the words, images, and other small units that make up a poem.Slide3
Assignment Overview: The Middle Paragraphs
There are two parts to this assignment
Part 1: The Middle Paragraphs, 50 points
In this assignment, you will write a five-paragraph explication of a poem
You will be graded primarily on following the directions and completing the explication
Part 2: Explication: The Final Draft, 100 points
After getting teacher feedback on The Middle Paragraphs, you will edit and revise your essay
You will be graded on the 6+1 Writing Traits RubricSlide4
Assignment Overview: The Middle Paragraphs
The poem you are explicating is
Ballade of Worldly Wealth
by Andrew Lang
Money
taketh
town and wall,
Fort and ramp without a blow;
Money moves the merchants all,
While the tides shall ebb and flow;
Money
maketh
Evil show
Like the Good, and Truth like lies:
These alone can ne'er bestow
Youth, and health, and Paradise.
Money
maketh
festival,
Wine she buys, and beds can
strow
;
Round the necks of captains tall,
Money wins them chains to throw,
Marches soldiers to and fro,
Gaineth
ladies with sweet eyes:
These alone can ne'er bestow
Youth, and health, and Paradise.
Money wins the priest his stall;
Money
mitres
buys, I
trow
,
Red hats for the Cardinal,
Abbeys for the novice low;
Money
maketh
sin as snow,
Place of penitence supplies:
These alone can ne'er bestow
Youth, and health, and Paradise.Slide5
The Middle Paragraphs – Paragraph 1
Before writing the first paragraph, make sure you have read the poem and can answer the questions who, what, when, where, why and how. This is the overall big picture of the poem.
The text of the first paragraph should include:
The
subject
of the poem
The
tone
and/or
mood
of the poem
The
speaker
of the poem
The
audience
of the poem
The
setting
of the poem
The
form
of the poem
A
paraphrase
of the poem (tell the story of the poem in your own words)
Make sure to go back and review these terms if you are unsure Slide6
The Middle Paragraphs – Paragraphs 2-4
These paragraphs will include a line-by-line analysis of the poem
Examine the sound, structure, and meaning of the poem
Look for elements of poetry and patterns that have been discussed in the course
Read the poem aloud and listen for the rhythms you may not hear by reading it silently
Make sure each paragraph has a topic sentence and is focused on that topicSlide7
The Middle Paragraphs – Paragraph 5
This is a concluding paragraph, revealing the theme of the poem as discovered through your explication, and evaluating the effectiveness of the poem
Summarize your analysis
Reveal the theme
Explain, still in third person, how effective you think the poem is Slide8
Submitting The Middle Paragraphs
Make sure you have:
Completed all the steps
Documented any and all sources used
Put your name at the top of the essay
Then submit the assignment on the submission page for The Middle ParagraphsSlide9
Assignment Overview: The Final Draft
In this assignment, you will review your Middle Paragraphs essay and revise it.
It will be graded based on the 6+1 Writing Traits rubric.Slide10
The Final Draft
Make sure to review any feedback on The Middle Paragraphs given by your instructor
Review your essay, looking for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling
You may want to print your essay to read it on paper instead of on the screen
It is also a good idea to read your paper aloud, as it may help you to hear errors in your writing
You might consider having a friend proofread your essay as wellSlide11
The Final Draft
Review the 6+1 Writing Traits Rubric to see where else you can improve your writing
Make sure to pay attention to all parts of the rubric
Ideas/Content, Organization, Sentence Fluency, Conventions, Voice, Word Choice, PresentationSlide12
6+1 Writing Traits
Ideas/Content
The writer has narrowed the focus to a manageable level, making a strong and clear point and supporting it with solid information. Information that is not on topic has been excluded. The reader gets a clear and persuasive message. Slide13
6+1 Writing Traits
Organization
The essay has a clearly defined beginning that introduces the topic well, a supporting middle, and end that brings the essay to a satisfactory close. Paragraphs are organized around clear topics, and they contain material that is closely related. The paragraphs flow from one to another in a sequence that makes sense in supporting the main idea. Transitions within the paragraphs and between paragraphs help define the organization.Slide14
6+1 Writing Traits
Sentence Fluency
The sentences are varied in length and structure. They help support the meaning and build reader interest. The writing has a cadence, or a sound that moves the reader along.Slide15
6+1 Writing Traits
Conventions
The writing is generally free of errors in spelling, usage, and grammar. The few errors that exist can be fixed easily through editing and do not interfere with communication.Slide16
6+1 Writing Traits
Voice
The writer speaks directly to the reader in a way that is individual, compelling, and engaging. The writing is appropriate to both the audience and purpose of the writing.Slide17
6+1 Writing Traits
Word Choice
Words convey the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way. The words are powerful and engaging. Striking language and lively verbs enhance reader interest, and the words chosen are accurate and precise in meaning.Slide18
6+1 Writing Traits
Presentation
The appearance of the writing is attractive and does not confuse the reader. In this assignment, the writer will use an appropriate and consistent font, font size, color, and margins.Slide19
Submitting The Final Draft
When you are satisfied that you have made sufficient revisions to the assignment, submit it on the submission page for The Final Draft