I am pretty sure you will have a different teacher for Logic next week. Leave your completed assignment on the table in front of where I sit.
I have a little challenge for you. Today's handout is a copy of a final exam that basic level college students must write. They are required to produce either a 4 or 5 paragraph essay of 500 words in one hour. In addition, they need to answer comprehension questions. You do not need to answer Part 1 questions. Choose any one of the five topics in Part 11.
On the upper right of the blog, I have included 5 references. Three of them have to do with how to effectively use quotes in your writing. One is a 10-minute video about how to write the 5 paragraph essay. Watch it. Then, refer to each of the links about quotes. The last one explains how to use Word and MLA in referencing your sources.
Write either a 4 or 5 paragraph essay of 500 words. 4 may be an easier structure for a comparison/contrast essay as in topic A. You may also write a 4 paragraph 'reasons' essay, but of course, the 2 body paragraphs will have more details. If you like, share the article with parents or siblings and see what they think about which topic might be most interesting.
In your essay, you must use one quote to support a point. Remember to identify who is writing or speaking, whether it be the writer of the article or someone quoted in her article.
Bonus marks if you can correctly use MLA style to format your essay and cite and reference the quote.
Typed, double spaced, 12 point either Calibri or Times New Roman font.
I'm looking for a clear thesis near the end of your introduction, topic sentences to begin each body paragraph, specific examples and details with appropriate transitions--eg One, another, finally-- to support your topic sentence in each body paragraph.
Remember, the introduction paragraph of an essay has no topic sentence and the main idea sentence-the thesis- is at or near the end of the introduction.
The conclusion paragraph should summarize your thesis in different words. Then, add one or two sentences to round off the essay. Again, David Taylor's video will guide you.
I have a little challenge for you. Today's handout is a copy of a final exam that basic level college students must write. They are required to produce either a 4 or 5 paragraph essay of 500 words in one hour. In addition, they need to answer comprehension questions. You do not need to answer Part 1 questions. Choose any one of the five topics in Part 11.
On the upper right of the blog, I have included 5 references. Three of them have to do with how to effectively use quotes in your writing. One is a 10-minute video about how to write the 5 paragraph essay. Watch it. Then, refer to each of the links about quotes. The last one explains how to use Word and MLA in referencing your sources.
Write either a 4 or 5 paragraph essay of 500 words. 4 may be an easier structure for a comparison/contrast essay as in topic A. You may also write a 4 paragraph 'reasons' essay, but of course, the 2 body paragraphs will have more details. If you like, share the article with parents or siblings and see what they think about which topic might be most interesting.
In your essay, you must use one quote to support a point. Remember to identify who is writing or speaking, whether it be the writer of the article or someone quoted in her article.
Bonus marks if you can correctly use MLA style to format your essay and cite and reference the quote.
Typed, double spaced, 12 point either Calibri or Times New Roman font.
I'm looking for a clear thesis near the end of your introduction, topic sentences to begin each body paragraph, specific examples and details with appropriate transitions--eg One, another, finally-- to support your topic sentence in each body paragraph.
Remember, the introduction paragraph of an essay has no topic sentence and the main idea sentence-the thesis- is at or near the end of the introduction.
The conclusion paragraph should summarize your thesis in different words. Then, add one or two sentences to round off the essay. Again, David Taylor's video will guide you.
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