Essay #1 Introduction

1. Essay #1 Introduction FLAR&W Spring 2012

2. Guidelines

3. Guidelines • 2 paragraph essay

4. Guidelines • 2 paragraph essay • Descriptive Character Analysis

5. Guidelines • 2 paragraph essay • Descriptive Character Analysis • Fictional character

6. Guidelines • 2 paragraph essay • Descriptive Character Analysis • Fictional character • Can choose whoever you want

7. Guidelines • 2 paragraph essay • Descriptive Character Analysis • Fictional character • Can choose whoever you want • You need my approval

8. Guidelines • 2 paragraph essay • Descriptive Character Analysis • Fictional character • Can choose whoever you want • You need my approval • Cannot be the same as anyone else in this class

9. Guidelines • 2 paragraph essay • Descriptive Character Analysis • Fictional character • Can choose whoever you want • You need my approval • Cannot be the same as anyone else in this class • You will have class time for writing, editing, and guidance

10. Timeline

11. Timeline • Week 5 – Draft 1

12. Timeline • Week 5 – Draft 1 • Week 7 – Draft 2

13. Timeline • Week 5 – Draft 1 • Week 7 – Draft 2 • Week 10 – Final Draft

14. Timeline • Week 5 – Draft 1 • Week 7 – Draft 2 • Week 10 – Final Draft • NOTE: All drafts must be typed

15. Timeline • Week 5 – Draft 1 • Week 7 – Draft 2 • Week 10 – Final Draft • NOTE: All drafts must be typed • NO HWP!!!

16. Paragraph 1Who are they?

17. Paragraph 1Who are they? • Introduce the character

18. Paragraph 1Who are they? • Introduce the character • Basic biographical information

19. Paragraph 1Who are they? • Introduce the character • Basic biographical information • Story character is from

20. Paragraph 1Who are they? • Introduce the character • Basic biographical information • Story character is from • What they do in the story

21. Paragraph 1Who are they? • Introduce the character • Basic biographical information • Story character is from • What they do in the story • Why they are important to the story

22. Paragraph 1Who are they? • Introduce the character • Basic biographical information • Story character is from • What they do in the story • Why they are important to the story • What is their problem or what do they want

23. Paragraph 1Who are they? • Introduce the character • Basic biographical information • Story character is from • What they do in the story • Why they are important to the story • What is their problem or what do they want • How do they solve their problem?

24. Paragraph 1Who are they? • Introduce the character • Basic biographical information • Story character is from • What they do in the story • Why they are important to the story • What is their problem or what do they want • How do they solve their problem? • How do they get what they want?

25. Paragraph 2What are they like?

26. Paragraph 2What are they like? • Not “What do they like?”

27. Paragraph 2What are they like? • Not “What do they like?” • Write about the character’s traits

28. Paragraph 2What are they like? • Not “What do they like?” • Write about the character’s traits • Must use acceptable adjectives

29. Paragraph 2What are they like? • Not “What do they like?” • Write about the character’s traits • Must use acceptable adjectives • Include 1 positive and 1 negative trait

31. Paragraph 2What are they like? • Not “What do they like?” • Write about the character’s traits • Must use acceptable adjectives • Include 1 positive and 1 negative trait • Give examples of what the character said or did to support these traits

32. Some Bad Example Sentences

33. Some Bad Example Sentences • “He showed no fear, so he was brave.”

34. Some Bad Example Sentences • “He showed no fear, so he was brave.” • “She is not smart, but she is beautiful.”

35. Some Bad Example Sentences • “He showed no fear, so he was brave.” • “She is not smart, but she is beautiful.” • These are too basic, and too simple

36. Some Bad Example Sentences • “He showed no fear, so he was brave.” • “She is not smart, but she is beautiful.” • These are too basic, and too simple • You need to put more thought into your writing at this level

37. Example Essay #1The Joker

38. The Joker: Background Info

39. The Joker: Background Info From:

40. The Joker: Background Info From: Batman- The Dark Knight

41. The Joker: Background Info From: Batman- The Dark Knight Type:

42. The Joker: Background Info From: Batman- The Dark Knight Type: Villain/Antagonist

43. The Joker: Background Info From: Batman- The Dark Knight Type: Villain/Antagonist Why important:

44. The Joker: Background Info • From: Batman- The Dark Knight • Type: Villain/Antagonist • Why important: • Fights Batman

45. The Joker: Background Info • From: Batman- The Dark Knight • Type: Villain/Antagonist • Why important: • Fights Batman • Causes chaos and disorder

46. The Joker: Background Info • From: Batman- The Dark Knight • Type: Villain/Antagonist • Why important: • Fights Batman • Causes chaos and disorder • Scares people for fun

47. The Joker: Background Info • From: Batman- The Dark Knight • Type: Villain/Antagonist • Why important: • Fights Batman • Causes chaos and disorder • Scares people for fun • Problem/What he wants:

48. The Joker: Background Info • From: Batman- The Dark Knight • Type: Villain/Antagonist • Why important: • Fights Batman • Causes chaos and disorder • Scares people for fun • Problem/What he wants: • Wants to create chaos. No reason. He’s crazy.

49. The Joker: Background Info • From: Batman- The Dark Knight • Type: Villain/Antagonist • Why important: • Fights Batman • Causes chaos and disorder • Scares people for fun • Problem/What he wants: • Wants to create chaos. No reason. He’s crazy. • Wants to show Batman that fear makes people bad.

50. The Joker: Character Traits