Scoring 5 Paragraph Essays

We look more closely at the scoring rubric for the In-Class Essay.

Then you read some essays from times past, and score them.

Then we'll see what we have time for.

Homework:

1.  Work on your last paper.

2.  You should be getting close to 40 vocabulary words for the quarter.  Stop then.

A Practice Prompt

Today you write a practice prompt for the in-class essay.

Homework:

1.  One vocabulary word.

2.  Be working on your last paper -- be looking for sources.  If you have problems finding three, please ask for help.

First Draft Due

Today you look at each other's drafts.

See you tomorrow!

Homework:

1. One vocabulary word.

An MLA Example

You read an example of the MLA Informative Paper.

We discuss citations.

Then you write up a quick essay to hand in about the notes you made yesterday.  You're shooting for a five paragraph essay.

Homework:

1. The first draft of your Informing Paper is due tomorrow.

2.  One vocabulary word.

Five Paragraph Essay

First of all, the assignment sheet for your last paper.

Then, we look at the classic five paragraph essay.

Homework:

1.  Begin writing the first draft of your MLA Style Informative essay.  For the first draft, simply write what you already know about your topic.  Remember, you are informing us about something you already know a lot about.  You can simply describe your experience or teach us something.
For the next draft you will include facts or information from outside sources.

2.  One vocabulary word.