Final Exam Review

Outline for an essay of comparison

Introduction

a) “Hook” – a general statement regarding the topic given in the task (statement, question, anecdote, etc.)

b) TAG for the two works you will be discussing in the essay.

c) Thesis statement = topic (given in task) + argument (what the two works have in common regarding the topic)

Body Paragraph One

a) Topic sentence that identifies which work you will be discussing in this paragraph and that addresses your thesis statement

b) Brief summary of the work

c) Specific textual evidence

d) Analysis of a literary element

e) Explanation of how the example relates to your thesis

Body Paragraph Two

a) Topic sentence that identifies which work you will be discussing in this paragraph and that addresses your thesis statement

b) Brief summary of the work

c) Specific textual evidence

d) Analysis of a literary element

e) Explanation of how the example relates to your thesis

Body Paragraph Three

a) This paragraph should be a brief analysis of one significant difference between the two works

b) You still need to get relate to your thesis statement

Conclusion

a) Thesis statement

b) Summary of your two or three main points

c) Closing statement

Critcal Lens Essay Outline

Parts of Speech

Simple Subject/Predicate

Sentence Structures

Pronoun/Antecedent

Subject/Verb

Commas

More Critical Lens Review

If you were not in class on Wednesday, you must complete this essay and hand in in tomorrow (Thursday)

Part B
Your Task:
Write a critical essay in which you discuss two works of literature you have read from the particular perspective
of the statement that is provided for you in the Critical Lens. In your essay, provide a valid interpretation of the statement, agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it, and support your opinion using specific references to appropriate literary elements from the two works. You may use scrap paper to plan your response.

Critical Lens:
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in
moments of comfort and convenience, but where he
stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
—Martin Luther King, Jr.
Strength to Love, 1963

Guidelines:
Be sure to
• Provide a valid interpretation of the critical lens that clearly establishes the criteria
for analysis
• Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it
• Choose two works you have read that you believe best support your opinion
• Use the criteria suggested by the critical lens to analyze the works you have chosen
• Avoid plot summary. Instead, use specific references to appropriate literary
elements (for example: theme, characterization, setting, point of view) to develop
your analysis
• Organize your ideas in a unified and coherent manner
• Specify the titles and authors of the literature you choose
• Follow the conventions of standard written English

SAT Word of the Day for Wednesday and Thursday

Wednesday: Frenetic (fruh-net-ik) (adjective) frenzied, hectic, frantic. Example: “In the hours between night and morning, the frenetic pace of city life slows to a lull.”



Thursday: Lithe (lahyth) (adjective) Graceful, flexible, supple. Example: “Although the dancers were all outstanding, Jae Sun’s control of her lithe body was particularly impressive.”

Use the outlines on this link for the Critical Lens Review

Critical Lens Review

Tonight's homework: Finish your review booklet - Don't forget to add pictures

For class

Do Now: SAT Word of the Day

Quixotic (kwik-sot-ik) (adjective) Idealistic, impractical. Example: “Edward entertained a quixotic desire to fall in love at first sight in a Laundromat.”

Today, you will work on your final draft. You have the weekend to work on your paper as well. By Monday, you must upload your paper to http://www.turnitin.com/ where it says Revision for Independent Reading Comparison. It's assignment number 5a.

You must hand in on Monday:
Graphic organizer
Rough Draft
Rubric
2nd Draft
Peer Revision sheet
Final Draft

Don't forget that your 8 SAT Word of the Day sentences are due Monday as well.

New File Uploading Service

If you want to work on your paper over the weekend, you will need a way to get your work home. Here is a link to a file storage service similar to briefcase. Please go to this website immediately and sign up for an account. Write your email address and your password in your agenda.
http://www.4shared.com/

Work for Wednesday's class

Do Now: Copy today's SAT Word of the Day and the example sentence.
Obsequious (adj.)  Excessively compliant or submissive.

Some might say that Hassan in The Kite Runner is characterized as obsequious. Others believe him to just be very loyal.


When you have completed the DO NOW, check your answers to the punctuation worksheet.

Find the Lost Punctuation Review Answers
Part A
1. My friend, Sarah Romano, went to visit her aunt in Dallas, Texas.
2. When you feel tired, always stop to rest.
3. July 4, 1776, an important date in history, is remembered each year.
4. Theo’s dad is smart, handsome, and successful.
5. Jeff called, “Let’s get going!”
Part B
1. We’re going to have twenty-five people at the party.
2. “Stop! Sally’s teacher wants to talk to you.”
3. Andy’s cousin said, “I really like this movie.”
4. Here: take your brother’s pencil, and sharpen it.

For the remainder of the period, use the highlighted rubric to begin revising your essay.  Don't forget to add in-line documentation (or parenthetical references) to the body of your paper.  If you need to add any information to your Works Cited page, you should do that as well.

If you are not going to be in class on Thursday

Peerreview

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Tuesday's Class: Works Cited Page

Open your paper.

Go to the last page of your paper

Type the words "Works Cited" at the top of the page. Do not use quotes, underlining, or bold. Center these words.

Hit "Enter" once.

Make sure the cursor is aligned left.

Go to "Format" and then "Paragraph."

Make sure the line spacing is set to "Double."

Next, change "Indentation" "Special" to "Hanging" in the drop-down menu. It should change where it says "By" to "0.5." Then click "OK."

Now, type the citation for your book.

Use the following guide to help you write the citation for your other source.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/10/

Once you have your other citation typed, make sure your sources appear in alphabetical order.

SAVE YOUR WORK!

Print your Works Cited page. Your last name and the page number should appear in the top, left-hand corner of your page. Give your Works Cited page to me.

Finally, use the remainder of the period to go through your paper and make sure you have in-line documentation. Use the following guide to help you.

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/03/

For song information: www.mtv.com (search lyrics)

For movie information: www.imdb.com

For book information: http://books.google.com (About this Book)

By the end of the period today, you must...

Print a copy of your paper in MLA format.

Submit a copy of your paper to http://www.turnitin.com/ under the assignment "Independent Reading Comparison."

Print a copy of the RUBRIC from the folder on the Assignment Drive. Then, grade yourself for Meaning, Development, Organization, Language, and Conventions on the back of this rubric, explaining your score for each area.

Staple your paper on top of your rubric, intro, and graphic organizer and give it to me.

By the end of the period today:

A completed graphic organizer saved to your H drive

A printed copy of your graphic organizer with your name on it submitted to me

An introductory paragraph

A printed copy of your introductory paragraph that has been read by your peer. Your peer should put his/her name on the paper and should highlight or underline the thesis statement. Then, the paper should be given to me.

Complete this chart for class tomorrow

Due Monday

SAT Word of the Day Sentences

Piece for comparison:

• Choose a song, poem, movie, TV show, short story, or novel that shares a similar theme with your book.
• Take notes on it.

Tuesday's Class

Do Now: Copy the SAT Word of the Day and the example sentence.

Revere (v.) To esteem, show deference, venerate.

The Dog Whisperer has rehabilitated countless numbers of aggressive dogs and is revered by many for saving these animals from being destroyed.

Presentation Project Requirements
Poster (18”x24”) - original artwork only
PowerPoint of at least ten slides
Script that runs between 3-5 minutes
A printed copy of your script
A copy of your PowerPoint saved to your H: Drive
A copy of your PowerPoint saved to the Public Drive (O:)

I have decided to give you an extra day in class to complete this assignment. This project is now due BY THE END OF THE CLASS PERIOD ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH. At that time you must submit a printed copy of your script and your poster. In addition, you must save a copy of your finalized PowerPoint on the Public Drive. DO NOT save the finalized version of your PowerPoint on the Public Drive until tomorrow. Keep all copies of your file on your H Drive.

Notes for Monday's Class

Making Presentations New

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Follow these steps to help you with the grammatical breakdown

Grammar Breakdown

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Important links for Thursday's Class

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/grammar/

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Copy today's SAT Word of the Day:

Clairvoyant (adj.) Exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future

I believe Winnie is clairvoyant. She starts waiting by the door for my husband fifteen minutes before he gets home. How does she know he is on his way?


Then, continue to work on your Multiple Choice tests. Don't forget to check the guidelines. Make sure you have an answer key attached to your test. Keep this in mind: the more clear, challenging, and well-written questions will earn higher grades. These tests are due tomorrow at the beginning of the period. You will NOT have time tomorrow to work on them.