Before we Start Part 2...
What is the first thing you do before you start Part 2?
ASK FOR SCRAP PAPER!!!
E - evidence
D - describe evidence
2 in each body paragraph
What is a Complex Claim?
A COMPLEX CLAIM is a clear thesis that makes a limited argument backed by evidence.
What are the three important things of the Part 3 Essay?
1- Central Ideas and Strategies
2- Text Based Evidence (TBE)
3- Reason/Analysis is green.
Should you ANNOTATE when reading the text fofr Part 3? How?
DUH. Underlining and writing notes about what each paragraph means
What do you draw/write on the separate sheet of paper?
A T chart
How many pieces of evidence SHOULD you put in your Counterclaim Paragraph?
2
What is included in a Level 4 complex claim? Give an example of the language we would use.
Introduces a precise claim
Although it can be argued that ___________________________, overall there is more evidence that __________________________.
What are the Big Five Literary Devices we use?
Characterization
Setting
Point of View
Imagery
Conflict
What are the most important things to remember for the Part 3 essay?
1) What is a Central Idea? –
2) What is a writing strategy? -
3) What are the “BIG FIVE” strategies?
What goes on the scrap paper (list out things you would include and where)
-Claim and Counterclaim (yes and no)
-Labeling the spaces for each text (4) one example from each on either side
What is the most important thing that goes into your Introduction Paragraph?
Complex Claim
What are important factors in a Level 5 Complex Claim?
Give an example of the Language used in a Level 5 Complex Claim
Introduces a precise and thoughtful claim
Although it can be argued that ___________________________, overall there is more evidence that __________________________
because___________________
What does the introduction paragraph begin with?
Introduction paragraph begins with the central idea clearly stated and the writing strategy/literary element clearly stated and defined.
What is the most important thing of central idea?
“What is the lesson this text is teaching about life?” This is your Central Idea.
Remember, high quality Central Ideas apply to both the text and real life!
What is the first TWO steps of Annotating the Texts
Annotate the title/subtitle/headings (Does it support both sides? Yes/No/or Both)
Annotate each paragraph/groups of paragraphs for the GIST (Write in margins OR underline a few words/ a sentence)
What is the structure of a Body Paragraph?
(T) topic sentence
(I) introducing evidence
(E) evidence/example
(D) describe and develop your evidence/examples section of your body paragraphs
What are important factors in a Level 6 Complex Claim?
What are examples of the Language used in a Level 6 Complex Claim?
Introduces a precise and insightful claim
Although it can be argued that ___________________________, overall there is more evidence that __________________________
because___________________
(New idea/insight) ____________
What does the Body Paragraph include?
Body paragraph repeats the central idea
Then introduces TBE (text-based evidence) and analysis.
The paragraph concludes with a return to the central idea.
What are some examples of introducing the Text Based Evidence?
The author writes, “
The character says, “
For example, the test says,
What are the last TWO steps for annotating the texts?
*Star the 3-4 MOST IMPORTANT pieces of evidence from the text. Label them (Yes or No)
Transfer all evidence onto outline. *Normally, after annotating all 4 texts you would see which side appears stronger and label one side “claim” and one side “counterclaim”
What is the overall Structure of the Essay
Introduction Paragraph
Body Paragraphs (2 supporting Claim)
Counter Claim Paragraph (1)
Conclusion
Construct a Complex Claim based on the following prompt.
Prompt: Should self-driving cars replace human drivers?
Example Answer:
Although it can be argued that self-driving cars have many drawbacks, overall there is more evidence that self-driving cars should replace human drivers because they reduce accident frequency and allow drivers to maximize the use of their time spent in cars. They will profoundly impact our society and will subsequently affect future generations.
What does the conclusion include?
The conclusion restates the central idea and the writing strategy/literary element.
What is the ENTIRE overall outline of Part 3 -mexplain each?
Essay Outline
Introduction:
State central idea and State writing strategy and Define strategy
Body 1
Restate Central Idea and strategy
TBE 1
Analysis 1
Body 2
TBE 2
Analysis 2
Body 3
TBE 3
Analysis 3
Conclusion
Restate Central Idea
(optional) Summarize TBE in 1 sentence
Restate Writing Strategy
The central idea of this passage is…
The author uses (strategy) to develop the central idea.
(Strategy) is defined as…
The author shows (central idea) through (writing strategy).
For example, the author writes, “
This means…
The text also states “
When the author does this, it shows…
A final example is when “
This means…
The author expresses the central idea of (central idea)…
This is done through the effective use of (writing strategy)