monday 1/6: writing unit bell work: do you like or dislike writing essays? why or why not? answer in...

Monday 1/6:Writing Unit

Bell Work: Do you like or dislike writing essays? Why or why not? Answer in 2-3 complete sentences.

Let’s Catch up from 2013…

If you were absent Friday the 20th… You need to complete the Holidays around the

world chart. Need a new copy!?

2nd quarter ends next week!

Introducing the Project

The Unit 3 project will be a writing assignment.

This major grade project will consist of a 5-paragraph essay discussing Belonging in the context of one of the case studies from the Unit.

You will choose one of the case studies and answer the essay prompt questions that go along with that topic.

In addition to answering the essential questions, you will need to demonstrate your mastery of the applicable vocabulary and terminology.

Finally, you will be assessed on your ability to analyze the case study and show that you have thought about the deeper issues at hand, not just the surface material that you were taught in class.

Topic: Case Studies Belonging Hinduism Monotheism Feudalism

Calendar of Dates:

Monday 1/6 Tuesday 1/7 Wednesday 1/8 Thursday 1/9 Friday 1/10

Introduce Project

Work on Writing Guide

Type out your Essay!

Finish typing your essay

and get peer editing for

extra credit if have time!

Paper due by the end

of the period

Case Study Topics: Choose and write on one of the following major topics answering the essential questions as you write.

Belonging Intro: American Made

Why and how do we determine that someone belongs in a group?

Essential Questions: How does the family “Belong” in American Society? How

do they not? Describe/Discuss the father and son family dynamics in

the film. Describe/Discuss 2 major events in the film and how they

address the phenomenon of “Belonging” Key vocabulary/terminology: Sikhism, stereotype,

discrimination, assumption, bias, belonging Personal Insight: Describe your thoughts on what

it means to belong in American society.

Hinduism: The Untouchables

How do the Untouchables not belong in Hinduism and Indian society?

Essential Questions: Describe/Discuss what life is like for an Untouchable. How has Hinduism contributed to the oppression of the

Untouchables? How has Indian society contributed to the oppression of the

Untouchables? Key vocabulary/terminology: Hinduism, caste system,

karma, dharma, reincarnation, belonging Personal Insight: Describe why you think certain social

structures and groups have lasted throughout history. What enables a group to stay at the top or at the bottom? Why are some groups “allowed” to stay at the bottom even when we may see it as wrong?

Monotheism: Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Why do conflicts arise between and amongst the three monotheistic religions despite their similarities?

Essential Questions: In what ways are the three monotheistic religions similar?

Different? How do the followers of each religion “Belong”? What does that

look like? (practices, traditions, beliefs, attire) Describe/Discuss how the long history of Anti-Semitism has

altered the Jewish sense of Belonging. Key vocabulary/terminology: Judaism, Christianity, Islam,

Monotheism, Anti-Semitism, belonging Personal Insight: Describe how hatred or anger towards you

or a group you belong to could play as big of a role in establishing your identity as the major practices/beliefs/characteristics do.

Feudalism: The Crusades

How did Christianity and the Crusades create a sense of Belonging in Europe?

Essential Questions: Describe how Feudalism and they Manorial system affected the

European sense of “Belonging”. How was a “Common Enemy” established in Medieval Europe

and what affect did that have on the Crusades? What were some of the lasting results of the Crusades?

Key vocabulary/terminology: feudalism, manor, Christendom, Crusades, creating a common enemy, belonging

Personal Insight: Discuss situations in which humans use belonging or not belonging as an excuse to attack others (individually or on a larger scale). Discuss why there can be many reasons for going on a “Crusade” against someone, and yet the offensive is justified with a “belonging” issue.

Tuesday 1/7- Writing Unit

Today in Class: Working out the topic, questions and

content for your paper

Have out your packet to use to help organize!

For your paragraphs:

Introduction Paragraph: Attention Getter Background: What information would be helpful

to understand the greater topic? Give information about world religions, places, dates, background, explain the video etc

Thesis: This should be a general answer to the question for this paragraph—this in the end answers the overall question for you paper!

Creating a Thesis Statement

Use the given question(s) and information, create a thesis statement that takes a clear position, previews information and allows for development into a paragraph.

Include: A clear position Choose the best support: don’t try and use

everything! Give a preview of your body paragraphs

Good Thesis Statement:

“Conflict that arise between Muslims and Christians is not only a direct result of the Crusades but a result of cultural and religious differences.”

Gives an idea of cause and effect, but doesn’t go into to much detail.

Bad Thesis Statement

“Islam and Christianity are different because of many different reasons.”

No details, doesn’t really say anything about what you’re writing about or any of your main points.

For your paragraphs:

Body Paragraphs: Topic Sentence: What is the paper overall about?

Think just like the thesis this should be a generalized answer to the big question for the paragraph

Evidence: What information could help prove your point? Explain: Explain why this evidence proves your argument

or why it is important You can also include vocabulary terms and definitions to

help add information to your paper Conclusion: Wrap up your paragraph and tie it back to the

main question for your paragraph

Great Papers Start with Great Outlines

Outlines are essential for successful papers because: Organize thoughts and evidence to be

used Provide overall purpose & direction of

paper Become a reference when needed Save time & Stress

Create an Outline

Use the writing guide to form your paragraphs and create structure. What question are you answering in each

paragraph? What information are you going to include

to answer this question? Don’t use opinions—use facts!

Timeline of Events

Monday Jan 6th

Choose Topic; begin Writing Guide Tuesday Jan 7th

Do Research and fill out Writing Guide for Essay Wed Jan 8th & Thurs Jan 9th

Type 5 Paragraph Essay Answer questions completely! Optional for E.C.-Peer Review Paper

Friday Jan 10th Turn in Final Product

Wednesday 1/8- Writing Unit

Features of Good History Writing:

Persuasive Techniques Mixed with Factual Evidence

Purpose, Development, Organization and Mechanics

Clearly Stated Purpose: Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences

NEVER USE WORDS: I, We, You, Our, Us, Me, My

Turn “I believe Untouchables don’t belong to the Caste System”

to “Untouchables don’t belong to the Caste System because…”

Writing a Multi-Paragraph Essay Multi-Paragraph Essay Formats: Introduction: Includes attention getter sparking the

reader’s interest, a thesis statement and a preview statement which lists the major points which will develop or support the thesis Thesis should be last sentence in your introduction.

Body Paragraphs: Topic sentence states relationship between the major point to be discussed in the paragraph; secondary support is offered for each major point with examples

Conclusion: Restatement of the thesis and a review of the major points (don’t introduce new ideas!)

Moving from an Outline to an Essay

You have the structure!

You don’t have to make a full outline for every little thing you write, but it does help organize and show whether or not you have enough information to prove your point.

Academic Tone: What should my essay sound like?

Some recommended practices

Some practices to avoid

Use more facts and less opinions!!!!! It is the evidence that is important, not your own credibility.

Don’t use “I” or “my,” avoid referring to your own thoughts, opinions or

experiences, unless you are specifically told to do so.




Use evidence attributable to specific and reliable sources. You should already have most of your research within your binders!!!!!

Don’t use broad statements, as in “People believe the untouchables are looked down upon.”




Be restrained and objective: “There appears to be consensus,” “Most authorities agree. . .”

Avoid absolutes of judgment: “It is absolutely clear,” “never,” “outrageous,” “totally,” “extremely.” Avoid making personal characterizations, “The Byzantines stupidly chose. . .” or “The Pope messed up. . .”




Use sophisticated thought, but use simple language, plain English.

Avoid using complicated words simply because you think they make you sound smarter. While the material may require some terms, ask yourself if it could be written more simply.




Use specific nouns and phrases. Make sure your reader would know what is referred to by any pronoun.

Avoid vague generalities: “They did stuff” and “Things were really bad.”




Use transitions that say something specific: “After the Crusades, Crusaders left Jerusalem and returned back to Europe.”

Unless absolutely necessary, avoid numeric transitions: “First,” “Secondly.” Avoid vague transitions: “Later,”

“Differently.”

Formatting

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•12 pt font

•MLA formatting

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