Citing in MLA
What line for your citation do you indent on your work cited page, first or second?
Second
What is a theme (Definition and Example)?
The meaning behind or revealed by story, idea that recurs in or pervades a work of literature.
Examples: Vary
Chris is on the basketball team this semester at Indiana High School. In addition, he is on the soccer team.
What is the transition word in the sentence above?
In addition
What is the purpose of a conclusion paragraph?
It's your opportunity to wrap up your essay in a tidy package and bring it home for your reader
What should all argumentative essays include?
1. Claims
2. Counterclaims
3. Reasons
4. Evidence
What is Charles's favorites after school activity?
Go to the gym!
What is Jaclynn's nickname during sports?
Jackzilla
What does Delaney's mother do?
Bus Driver
What school did Enron come here from?
Franklin High School
What is Shelby's middle name?
Juanita
What does MLA stand for in terms of citing?
Modern Language Association
How do you identify the subject of a story?
It is the topic n which the story is written.
What is a transitional phrase (definition)?
A way to guide your reader from one thought to the next, a bridge between ideas
What's the purpose of a supporting paragraph?
It's a group of sentences that work together to explain, illustrate, or provide evidence for a single topic
What are the don'ts of arguing your claim?
NO OPINIONS!
What goes in an in-text citation?
(Author Page Number).
What is the difference between theme and subject?
Theme: A debatable opinion about a subject
Subject: A topic the author decide's to stick with and use through out the book
What is the definition of a Transitional phrase?
A word or statement that provide connection between ideas and paragraphs
What is the three ways you can support a statement?
1. Testimony
2. In-text citation
3. Picture/ graph
What is the difference between an argument and a claim?
Argument: Something that author is trying to support by providing evidence
Claim: Evidence or fact the author is putting forth to support his point
Author. Title. Publisher, Year of publication.
How do you identify the theme of a story?
1. Plot
2. Characterization
3. Primary Conflict
How do transitional phrases improve your writing?
Helps sentences and paragraphs stick together or have coherence and that the gap between ideas is bridged smoothly.
Come up with a supporting paragraph/ reasoning about why cell phones are good or bad in schools!
Open ended (Vary)
Argue for a claim of your own choice
Answer must include:
claim
counter claim
reasoning
evidence