PPT-Writing an IB Commentary

Approaching Poetry and Prose through Analytical Writing What is a Commentary Also known as literary criticism commentary is a close study of the elements that contribute to the success of a literary work . BLUE TOUR COMMENTARY IN A CHOICE OF 12 LANGUAGES Buses on the Blue Tour display a blue sign next to the driver THE GREEN LINK Buses on the Green Tour display a green sign next to the driver RED BLUE TOUR Commentary IN a choice of 12 languages BUSES Chunking. -Topic Sentence (TS). Definition: . A sentence that reveals what the content of the paragraph will address; the main idea (stated). This is the . first sentence . of any paragraph. . When responding to a . y. our. questions. answered. c. ommentary . vs. . style . a. nalysis. Commentary. Reveals how ALL. . of the . literary . devices relate to everything else. Determine . the . so . what . and/or author’s intent/purpose. Each person or pair will complete a project, which explores ideals of the Victorian Era, elements of social commentary in The Importance of Being Earnest or the idea of art as social commentary, or social commentary as art. You may choose do demonstrate this exploration in many different ways. . An overview through an . Approaches to Learning. Lens. Writing commentary. What does it mean? . Giving an opinion. Interpretation. Insight . Analysis. Explication . Personal reaction. Feelings. Evaluation . Are you ready to type?. What are you going to change?. 2. LT- I can reflect on my writing and make strategic revisions to show my growth as a writer. . SC-I can make strategic, effective improvements to my writing to create a final essay that shows my growth as a writer and arguer. . The Basics of the Exam. There are two types of “prompts” or questions that you will have to answer. A. Expository – This is ALL about yourselves!. B. Persuasive – Pick a side and defend your. Topic sentences, concrete details, commentary!. WE’RE GOING TO BE LOOKING AT:. Take out your Leopard Man article and thesis statement work. . Every paragraph you write needs to contain:. Topic . Sentences . How to write an effective paragraph. How to write an effective paragraph. Materials: 1 . blue. pen, 1 . red. pen, 1 . green. pen. Blue. is for topic sentences (. TS. ) and concluding sentences (. Dominant-effect thesis statement driven Commentary. 11 Days To Our Exam. WHAT’S A COMMENTARY AGAIN?. Commentary=close reading and interpretation of a passage presented in essay form. You will demonstrate. This . year, you will:. . develop your . expertise as writers . by . writing independently in . your . preferred . forms. through workshops, develop your . ability . to share work . and give . and . Jane . Schaffer – . Edited by Crystal Russell. “If I can think it, then I can say it. If I can say it, then . I can write it. !” —J. Schaffer. The . Hamburger – think BIG Mac with 2 all beef patties. Nigel Caplan nacaplan@udel.edu. Assistant Professor, English Language Institute . PhD Student, School of Education. http://nigelteacher.wordpress.com/handouts/sslw2012. Source:. “The Writing Process Colossal Concept Poster”. AU AND ASSOCIATES, AMY SCHOLL, JULY 2016. (ADAPTED FROM NATIONAL . COUNCIL OF . TEACHERS OF ENGLISH AND RACHEL COOKE OISE UOFT). es Education Solutions/Lindsay McWaters/July 2016. Learning goals. To review the minds on, action, consolidate structure.