MLA Format
How are article titles formatted in MLA?
They are put in quotation marks:
"Title of Article"
What is the first step of the writing process?
Brainstorming
"This was in 1980." Is this plagiarism? Why?
Yes! For every direct quotation, you need parenthetical citation
1. I will talk about personal freedom in Persepolis.
2. Because Marjane's personal freedom is threatened as child, her rebellion is more extreme as a teenager.
Thesis #2 (claim + reasoning, no 'I')
What is a secondary source?
A source about the primary source or written about past events.
Which artist collaborated with BTS on their song "Boy With Luv"?
Halsey
What is citation used inside an essay after a direct quotation or paraphrase called?
In-text citation
OR parenthetical citation
When should you write a tentative thesis statement, based on the writing process we followed for the essay project?
Right after brainstorming
In order, what are the three parts of an introduction?
1.
2.
3.
1. hook
2. background
3. thesis
Which example is more persuasive?
1. Marjane sees her parents demonstrating when she is young.
2. Early in the book, Marjane wants to play Monopoly with her parents, but discovers they are too tired after demonstrating for the Revolution.
#2: it's more specific
What is the most reliable ending for a website address/URL?
.edu
How many students are in 11th grade at GVCS?
88
What order should Works Cited entries be in?
Alphabetical order
What is the last step of the writing process?
Publishing/turning in a final draft
Original quote: She says, "This was in 1980" (Satrapi 3).
Paraphrase: She says that 1980 was when it happened (Satrapi 3).
Is this plagiarism? Why/why not?
Yes! It is too closely paraphrased.
Which thesis is more persuasive? Why?
1. Persepolis is better as a graphic novel than a traditional novel.
2. Based on its use in classrooms, Persepolis is better as a graphic novel than a traditional novel.
#2: It contains claim AND reasoning
What is the primary source used in our final essay project?
Persepolis
Which season of Show Me The Money did the rapper Bewhy win?
the 5th season
Marjane says, "This was in 1980." (Satrapi 3)
The period goes outside the parentheses
Marjane says, "This was in 1980" (Satrapi 3).
What is the step of the writing process in between writing a rough draft and publishing?
-writing a rough draft
-????
-publishing
Editing/revising
In order, what are the parts of a conclusion paragraph?
1. Restate thesis
2. Summarize main points (topic sentences)
3. Deeper meaning statement
Which analysis is more persuasive? Why?
1. Marjane and her friends hold demonstrations in the garden. This shows that Marjane is rebellious.
2. Marjane and her friends hold demonstrations in the garden. This demonstrates that Marjane is aware of the political atmosphere and chooses to actively participate, even as a child.
#2: It supports the conclusion with an explanation/reasoning.
What does the "com" stand for in .com?
"commercial"; it means the website is trying to make money
Who is the author of The Catcher in the Rye?
J.D. Salinger
If Works Cited entries are more than 1 line long, what should you do with the 2nd, 3rd, etc lines?
Any line after the first line should be tabbed in.
What is the best way to brainstorm for your essay?
There is no wrong way to brainstorm. You can do whatever you want.
In order, what are the parts of a body paragraph with one example?
1. topic sentence
2. example
3. analysis
4. closing sentence
Which analysis is more persuasive? Why?
1. Marjane and her family continue to hold parties even though it is illegal. With the excitement of a party, they are not only defying the government, but also finding a way to free themselves from mental oppression as well.
2. Marjane and her family continue to hold parties even though it is illegal. Therefore, their actions of partying demonstrate their defiance.
#1: the conclusion is based off of reasoning/explanation. In addition, the explanation is more detailed.
What are Boolean search terms?
"Persepolis" AND "sexism" AND "edu"
How do you pronounce the word 'genre' correctly in English?