01.31.2011 writer’s workshop english ii cp | mr. smith
DESCRIPTION
Vocab List 01TRANSCRIPT
01.31.2011WRITER’S WORKSHOP
English II CP | Mr. Smith
Warm-up: “My Weekend”
Write about one event from your weekend in as much concrete detail as possible.
Vocab List 01
Vocab procedure
Monday New list given and posted online Homework: meaningful sentences
Tuesday – homework: visual vocab Thursday
Vocab review Homework: study (optional: make flashcards)
Friday – QUIZ
Vocab List 01
1. indifferent – not caring one way or another Some people don’t care who gets elected president
because they are indifferent about politics.
2. apathy – lack of emotion or interest Students who have no interest in reading or writing
usually have apathy for English class.
3. obscure – partially hidden; hard to understand The students couldn’t understand what they read
because the vocabulary was obscure.
Vocab List 01
4. impartial – fair; treating all equally Mr. Smith is impartial when he grades; he never
plays favorites with his students.5. objective – not influenced by personal feelings or
opinions Judges have to make objective decisions that are
only based on the law, not their personal emotions.6. revere – to worship or honor
Mr. Smith reveres the Tar Heels.
Vocab List 01
7. discriminate – to make a distinction between; to see the difference
The twins looked so much alike that it was difficult to discriminate between them.
8. denounce – to speak out against Mr. Smith always denounces cheating in his classroom.
9. innovate – to be creative; to introduce something new Mr. Smith’s students innovate every time they write
something new.10. relevant – connected or related to a thing or idea
Paying attention in class is relevant to earning a good grade.
[ Mini-lesson ]
The Multi-paragraph Essay
Essay terms
Essay – A piece of writing that gives your thoughts (also known as commentary) about a subject. Essays usually have at least four paragraphs: an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Essay terms
Introduction (also known as the introductory paragraph) – The first paragraph in an essay, which includes the thesis sentence (usually the last sentence in the introduction).
Essay terms
Body paragraph – A middle paragraph in an essay. It develops a point you want to make that supports your thesis sentence.
Essay terms
Conclusion (also known as the concluding paragraph) – The last paragraph in an essay. It may sum up your ideas, reflect on what you said earlier in the essay, give more commentary about your subject, or give a personal statement about the subject.
A conclusion is all commentary and does NOT include concrete detail. It does not repeat the thesis sentence or introduction. It gives a finished feeling to the essay.
Essay terms
Thesis sentence – A sentence that states the subject of your essay as well as your opinion about that subject. The thesis sentence is found somewhere in the introduction, usually at the end of the paragraph.
Essay terms
Topic sentence – The first sentence in a body paragraph. This must have a subject and opinion for the paragraph. It does the same job for a body paragraph that the thesis does for the entire essay.
Essay terms
Concrete details – Specific details that form the backbone of your body paragraphs. Synonyms for concrete details include: facts, specifics, examples, descriptions, illustrations, support, proof, evidence, quotations, paraphrasing, or plot references.
Essay terms
Commentary – Your opinion or comment about something; not concrete detail. Synonyms include opinion, insight, analysis, interpretation, inference, personal response, feelings, evaluation, explication, and reflection.
Essay terms
Concluding sentence – The last sentence in a body paragraph. It is all commentary and gives a finished feeling to the paragraph.
Essay terms
Shaping the essay – The type of mapping (last part of prewriting) used before writing the first draft of an essay. It is an outline of your thesis sentence, topic sentences, concrete details, and commentary ideas.
Essay terms
Chunk – One sentence of concrete detail plus at least two sentences of commentary. It is the smallest group of complete thoughts you can write.
Ratio – The ratio (proportion) of one part concrete detail to two (or more) parts commentary.
Protected writing time
Agenda
Biography – drafting, revising, editing, conferencing
Autobiography – prewriting (brainstorming/mapping), drafting, revising, editing, conferencing
NO TALKING unless approved by Mr. Smith Check in with Mr. Smith at each step of the
writing process
Homework
For tonight:
Vocab list 01 meaningful sentences