MLA Format
There are two ways you must cite in formal writing. What are these?
In-text citations and a Works Cited list.
When writing about literature / media / film, what tense of verbs should be used?
Present-tense.
What is the structure for a perfect paragraph?
PPC - point, proof, connection
What are two things are on the editing checklist provided with the Culminating Assignment?
Punctuation, conventions, voice, sentence fluency,...
Does an in-text citation need to be included if the quote is in your own words / paraphrased?
Yes! In-text citations must be used for direct quotes OR paraphrasing.
What are three examples of transition words?
Varied.
Which part of a paragraph should include quotes from research / a literary source? How many should be included?
Evidence / proof - at least three in total
How many secondary sources should be included in the opinion paragraph for the culminating assignment?
At least one - the novel / story etc. you chose. Another secondary source to back up your ideas is also helpful.
Is this citation formatted correctly? Wagamese writes that Saul is "struggling with his memories" each day (Wagamese, "Indian Horse", p. 45).
No! It should be (Wagamese, p.45)
What are the two parts of a thesis statement?
Opinion / argument + 3 subpoints
How many times might you cite in a typical argumentative paragraph?
At least three - one per evidence / proof.
Answer this question: Which short story, novel, or film should always be taught in ENG1D courses, and why?
Varied.
What order do the entries go, if you have more than one, in a Works Cited list?
Alphabetical!
What should be included in an MLA header on the first page of an essay?
Student name, teacher name, course code, due date
In an essay, what three things should be in an introduction paragraph?
Hook, background information, thesis statement
What should be covered in your persuasive speech? List at least three things.
The genre or category of the story / novel
Target audience and evidence for this
At least three (3) connections to the structure or language of the story / novel (i.e. literary devices, excerpts, writing style, structure and flow, characters, plot, setting,...)
Connection to a “big idea” or topic in the story
Use at least two (2) text to self / text / world connections
What is the name of the most helpful website for MLA format? (hint: NOT a citation generator)
OWL Purdue!
What are three "rules" to stick to for formal academic writing?
Many - no contractions, no first-person, use present-tense verbs, double-space, indent each new paragraph, use transition words,...
What is the purpose of a connection / analysis section(s) of an argumentative paragraph?
To link back to the main opinion; to connect the proof to the argument,...
List five things from the course that could work as subpoints / examples for the opinion paragraph responding to "Which short story, novel, or film should always be taught in ENG1D courses, and why?"
Many - plot, setting, character, literary elements, big ideas, text/self/world connections, big ideas and topics, culture and identity, types of conflict, symbolism,...