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HW for the Week

HW for the Week. Mon: 2 paragraph of rough draft written. Follow outline formula…number sentences. Tues: Finish rough draft…all 5 paragraphs. Follow outline formula…number sentences. Wed: Make any necessary revision notes on RD. Thur : Write final draft in class Fri: Final draft make up day.

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HW for the Week

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  1. HW for the Week • Mon: 2 paragraph of rough draft written. Follow outline formula…number sentences. • Tues: Finish rough draft…all 5 paragraphs. Follow outline formula…number sentences. • Wed: Make any necessary revision notes on RD. • Thur: Write final draft in class • Fri: Final draft make up day

  2. RD. Outline 8-27-12 ***Reasoning/Commentary (R/CM) can be elaboration, explanation, further details, and examples. How does this prove my claim?***

  3. I. Intro • Attention grabber: Quote, question-open-ended, stat, shocking statement • Background: introduce Alan Paton and Cry, The Beloved Country: Who Stephen is and who John is. And a little about the broken tribe or tribe vs. city. • Sentence about Stephen and tribe. • Sentence about John and the city. • Sentence about the idea of the broken tribe. • Thesis: Brothers Stephen and John Kumalo have opposing views about the broken tribe; blame/fixed?

  4. II. Claim 1:Stephen blames the decay of tribal culture on broken people, broken homes, and the allure of big cities. • Lead into 1st quote. • Quote: Stephen’s words/thoughts • R/CM explaining how quote proves claim. • Lead into 2nd quote. • Quote: Stephen’s words. • R/CM explaining how quote prove claim. • Conclude and lead to next paragraph.

  5. III. Claim 2: John argues that the new society in Johannesburg is better than tribal cities in small villages because of increased opportunities and freedom. • Lead • Quote (John’s words) • Reasoning/commentary • Lead • Quote 2 (John’s words) • Reasoning/Commentary • Conclude/lead to next paragraph

  6. IV. Answer: Who is to blame for the broken tribe and can it by fixed? • Lead into quote from text that proves YOUR OPINION • Quote • Reasoning/Comm • Lead • Quote • Reasoning/Comm • Conclude lead to conclusion paragraph

  7. V. Conclusion • Restates/rewords thesis • Sum up argument with any final thoughts/conclusions. • Leave the audience with something to think about.

  8. MLA Reminders 1st page heading: Last name # Your Name My Name English II Day Month Year Title “Quote” (Paton #). “Quote!” (Paton #). “Quote…” (Paton #). “Quote” (Paton #), and… Paraphrase (Paton #).

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