Unit #6
June 25-July 1
Let's look back at what we have done so far:
~we started out by slowly writing a 5 paragraph paper (we'll write more) by breaking it into small "chunks"
~intro--lead-in, thesis statement, essay map~3 main body paragraphs with topic sentences and transition sentences~conclusion--summing up the main points and restating in other word, the essay map~a 4 paragraph "Essay by Example"
Now we will look at another method used in writing these essays. This method is called "Development by Process Analysis".
Read pp 224-227
The format is the same (5 paragraph format), but what you are writing about and how you are writing it changes. This paper process is called the “directional process” and teaches the reader how to do something. You will be using the “sample student essay” on pp 224-227 as an example—except your paper will be only 5 paragraphs.
Assignment 6.2
Choose a topic from the list on pages 222-223—or come up with your own topic. Make a list of steps to do the process for the topic you chose (look at the left hand list on “How to prepare fresh fish” on p. 220 for an example.
Now take the above list and group the list into 3 main groups as in the right hand column on page 220. These main 3 groups will make up the 3 points of your essay map and eventually the 3 paragraphs in the main body of your paper.
(2 hours)
Submit Assignment 6.2 which should include the steps to do a process, and putting the steps into 3 main groups. The submission should look similar to both the left and right columns on p 220.
(10 pts) due June 28
Assignment 6.3
Write a 5 paragraph paper using the directional process using the info under "Switching Directions" heading above. I would like the thesis/essay map and the outline turned in as well for this assignment. By having you do this, I am assured that you have thought about the structure of the paper and don't just "sit down and write" with no thought about how it goes together.
(2 hours)
**Notice that all of these papers are worth a lot of points. Please, for your own benefit, put the time and effort into these papers. I will not give students "A's" if it is obvious that they did not spend ample time working to write the best paper they can. How will I know?? Misspelled words, faulty sentence structure, etc. usually show me that students did not put as much time and energy into the assignment as they should have.
Submit Assignment 6.3 (100 pts)
due July 1
Assignment 6.1; Choose the topic from 5.2 you did not choose for assignment 5.3 and write a paper similar to the one you wrote for 5.3 by following the instructions below:
1. write a thesis and essay map
2. write an outline based on the thesis/essay map
3. write the paper
**when submitting the paper, include your outline so I can compare the outline with the actual paper.
(3 hours)
Submit Assignment 6.1 (100 pts)
due June 27
Switching Directions Here
Don't start work for the week until you watch the weekly video by "clicking here" (you will receive points for watching these each week). To receive your points, send me a quick email telling me you watched the unit video not later than Tuesday.
