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English 11 Writing Standards

English 11 Writing Standards. Heading. Name, Class and Class period, Date, type of essay in the top left hand corner. Jamie Adaway World Lit. Pd. 9 Hero and the Quest Essay August 31, 2005. Font and Margins. 12 point font ONLY 1” margins all around Do not right or center justify

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English 11 Writing Standards

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  1. English 11 Writing Standards

  2. Heading • Name, Class and Class period, Date, type of essay in the top left hand corner. Jamie Adaway World Lit. Pd. 9 Hero and the Quest Essay August 31, 2005

  3. Font and Margins • 12 point font ONLY • 1” margins all around • Do not right or center justify • Do not bold or underline your own titles • Do not double space between paragraphs • Do not double space between your name and the title • All indents at the start of paragraphs = 5 spaces • Double space after a period, single after a comma

  4. Title • Your essay needs a strong, creative title that is original to you and reflects some aspect of your essay. Do not bold it, underline it, or make it a larger font. • Center Justify • Below your name heading, above first paragraph (duh!)

  5. Introduction • Start with a creative hook that gets my attention. • Questions are ok, but do not use the 2nd person point of view beyond the hook. • Other hook devices: fact, example, anecdote, quote, etc. • Make sure that your hook does not stand alone. You must connect it to the rest of the paragraph. • Properly cite if necessary.

  6. Intro. cont. • Introductions must contain the title of the book, film, poem, story, etc. being discussed and the author’s name and/or the director (if it is any type of literary analysis). • This information does NOT have to be in the first line. • Introductions should end with a strong thesis statement… a thesis statement which is smoothly delineated to. (bad sentence, shouldn’t end in a preposition, but I’m in a hellofahurry!)

  7. Thesis Statement • Must be the last sentence of your introduction. • Must be ONLY ONE SENTENCE. • It can be a long sentence, as long as it is properly punctuated. • Does not necessarily have to include title and author of work in question.

  8. Thesis Cont. • Must be able to stand alone. • Must give a clear indication of the ideas that will be presented in your paper, and in what order said ideas will be presented. • 3rd person point of view • No questions in thesis

  9. Body Paragraphs • Standard Format = 3 body paragrapsh (+ intro. And conclusion = 5 total) • Topic sentence expresses the main idea of the paragraph (and remember, one main idea per paragraph!) • Do not use quotes or questions as topic sentences of body paragraphs! • Evidence, Evidence, Evidence – facts, examples, quotes, paraphrases, etc. and proper citations!

  10. Body Paragraphs cont…. All evidence – both direct quotes and paraphrases MUST be properly cited (parenthetical references). Paragraphs need unity and coherence. Be sure to organize your ideas before you start writing! Use transitions to tie your ideas/sentences together. Vary your sentence beginnings and structure.

  11. Body Paragraphs cont. • Each body paragraph MUST reflect back on the thesis; in other words, reflect back on how what you wrote supports your thesis! • This means a solid concluding sentence (or two) is a must! • Use a junior or higher level vocabulary! Eliminate all contractions and informal language!

  12. Conclusions • Smoothly transition into your conclusion. • Your conclusion should restate (without being wordy) the main ideas of your essay and should reflect back on how your arguments support your thesis. • END WITH A HOOK – yes, another hook…

  13. The ending…. • The last line(s) of your conclusion will leave me with an impression, right? It’s the last thing I will remember.. .so make it good, great, outstanding, meaningful, touching, funny, poetic, metaphoric, thought provoking, and even appropriately offensive…something other than a simple restating of your thesis.

  14. Works Cited • Title this page Works Cited • Cite all sources. • You need a works cited page, even if there is only one source of information. • Noodletools.com (it’s your friend! Use it!) • Use MLA as a resource if necessary. It is your guide for all English class referencing.

  15. Remember… • Use plenty of examples, quotes, etc. to support your argument. • Cite any material that is not original to you, including paraphrases and summaries. • Do use direct quotes when appropriate. • Do explain the relevance of said quotes. • Do not say “this quote means…” • No cover pages, please.

  16. Remember….. Indent each new paragraph. Avoid using contractions (didn’t, they’ll, etc.) Avoid “things” and “ a lot” Avoid slang and colloquial expressions Never write…”In this essay I will tell you about….” (nor anything similar to that!)

  17. Remember…. Use third person point of view. Avoid “you” (unless asking a rhetorical question) and “I.” Cite summaries and paraphrases too. Organize your essay! Use TRANISITIONS – connect your ideas so your essay is smooth, not choppy!

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