Good Morning! Thursday December 17 th 2009

Good Morning!ThursdayDecember 17th 2009 Word of the Day: Resplendent

Good Morning!ThursdayDecember 17th 2009 Word of the Day: Resplendent: ADJ- Shining Brilliantly, Gleaming, Splendid

Agenda!Thursday December 17th 2009 Do Now: Outline Reflection Housekeeping How to: The Introduction Paragraph Outlines

Do Now:Dear Ms. Park, Title page 59 of your notebook, “Dear Ms. Park” Begin the entry with “Dear Ms. Park,” Then, tell me about: 1. What you find difficult about the process behind writing the outline for your term 2 IP and 2. What you find useful about writing the outline for the term 2 IP 3. If you have completed the outline, tell me what you think you may have to revise in your outline and why But if you have not completed the outline, tell me why you were not able to complete it yesterday and what you will do in the future to complete class work on time.

OutlinesReceived Brianna Kahla Monique Shelly Adnel Ingrid Joel David

Outlines I received 8 outlines from the class.  That is WAY less than half of the class. This tells me that …

Writing the Introduction Put the following notes on page 60 of your notebook. Title it, “Introduction Notes” **Don’t forget to update your Table of Contents!

Introduction Notes • A good introduction is essential to a successful essay. • A perfect introduction has three parts: • The Attention Grabber • Limited Background Information • 3 Part Thesis Statement

Introduction Notes • An attention-grabber can be an anecdote, a famous quotation, or an interesting statement that will draw your reader in. • For example: • Every teacher encounters that one special class that he or she will remember for a lifetime.

Introduction Notes Limited Background Information • The key word here is “limited.” Give your reader some background, but don’t overdo it! • If you are writing about a book, include the name of the book and the author’s name. • For example: • Although the teachers at TechBoston Academy encounter many excellent classes, Ms. Park has found a truly unique group in her 10th grade English class.

Introduction Notes 3 Part Thesis Statement Reword the question (Why is Ms. Park’s English 10 class the best?) to create the beginning of your thesis statement, then add the three topics you will be discussing in your body paragraphs: Ms. Park’s English 10 class is the best English class at TBA because they are eager to learn, are passionate about their opinions, and offer unique insights about the literature read in class.

Introduction Notes Add it all together … Every teacher encounters that one special class that he or she will remember for a lifetime. Although the teachers at TechBoston Academy encounter many excellent classes, Ms. Park has found a truly special group in her 10th grade English class.Ms. Park’s English 10 class is the best English class at TBA because they are eager to learn, are passionate about their opinions, and offer unique insights about the literature read in class.

Homework Write an introduction paragraph for your essay. It is due tomorrow,no exceptions! I would prefer it typed and double spaced. If you hand write it, make sure you only write on every other line.

You have the rest of the period to … Finish your outlines. Your FINAL outline is due to my email by the end of the day TODAY. If your outline is finished and pending edits, you should begin writing your introduction paragraph now.

Good Morning! Thursday December 17 th 2009