PPT-Explanatory Essay: Responding to A Quote

Lets try to analyze a popular quote together Be the change you wish to see in the world Mahatma Ghandi Part One Define and Explain the Quote in Your OWN Words Quote . Hooking a reader's attention at the very beginning of an essay guarantees that the reader will keep on reading.. One of the most important skills in essay writing is the ability to decide on a good essay opening. An interesting essay beginning will not only hook the reader's attention, but also will make sure that your essay stands out in a sea of mediocre ones. . Mrs. Valente. January 2016. Prompt. Sean Covey describes Habit 4, “Think-Win-Win” as “an attitude toward life, a mental frame of mind that says I can win, and so can you. It is the foundation for getting along well with other people.”. Explanatory Writing requires you to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts and information clearly and accurately. . The purpose of this type of writing is to . demonstrate. comprehension of a topic, concept, process, or procedure. . English I RRHS. The HOOK…. …grabs your reader’s attention and makes him or her want to read what comes next; . …begins your introductory paragraph; these are the first sentences your reader will see!. “A persons a person, no matter how small, said author and illustrator Theodor Geisel, who was born on March 2, 1904. . Geisels. first book for children And to Think That I saw It on Mulberry Street, was rejected by 27 publishers before it was printed. At a time when many . Explanatory/Informative Writing . by . d. efinition. means that the writing conveys . information accurately. The . writer's. purpose is to increase the reader's knowledge, to help the reader better understand a procedure or process, or to increase the reader's comprehension of a concept. An explanatory writing task will provide an essay task based on a quotation or (adage) wise saying, or based on a familiar topic. Each is a springboard for you to write an essay.. In responding to the quotation or essay topic presented, you will be asked to explain your point of view and to create an original work. Explanatory writing may be based on the writer’s personal knowledge and experience or on information presented to the writer. . MLA Format Review. It . should be:. Typed, double spaced, margins set at 1 inch all around. Ordinary font (such as . Times New Roman), . 12 pt.. Black ink on white paper.  . It should have:. Page HEADERS in the . Start by Reading Critically. Not about finding fault with author. Rather engaging author in a discussion by asking questions as you read an article or essay. Requiring author to meet certain demands that employ good writing techniques:. ***Have out: Expository Benchmark Essay (MISTAKES = OPPORTUNITY FOR LEARNING) and your PINK strategies sheet !*** Which introduction strategies did you try last week? How are you feeling about your intro now? Has it improved? Essay planning ‘On the Sidewalk Bleeding’ by Evan Hunter Choosing an essay question Score out / put a cross beside any that are not suitable. Tick / circle any that are. Decide which question best fits the text and It is your main claim that you are going to prove in your essay.. All your evidence (quotes and summaries) and ideas MUST support this statement.. It needs to have a limited topic and a blue print or the three main ideas or points you are going to discuss.. 1ICatchy Title IIParagraph 1 Introduction Use HATMATAHookBAuthorCTitleDMain charactersEA short summaryFThesisIIIParagraph 2 First Body ParagraphATopic sentence what this paragraph will discuss how it The Writing Process. Timeline: 11+. Thesis due . Monday September 23. Introduction due . Tuesday Sept. 24. Rough draft due . Thurs. September 26. Final draft due . Wednesday October 2. Timeline: 11.