Friday, February 7, 2014

Learning Objectives:
I can...

• discuss a non-fiction news article in a small group
• create a complete analytical paragraph about a character's changes
• use transitions effectively to move from idea to idea
• employ parallel structure
• create a published draft of an analytical paragraph

Opening:

1. In groups of 4-5, discuss the Article of the Week

2. Review Transitions for Expository Writing:

Example Openers:  Here are some openers to use to start your Concrete Details:

• For example,... For instance,... Most noticeably,...  As seen in the story,... In fact,... In addition,... To begin with,... As presented by the author,... In the story/poem/book/chapter,...    Another example/instance,... 

Support Transitions: Here are some transitional openers for your Commentaries:

• In other words,... Clearly,... Furthermore,... However,... Nonetheless,... In regards to...   Thus,... One can see.... Hence,...  This shows that (use this sparingly)... Consequently,...  

Concluding sentence Openers: Here are some ways to open your concluding sentences:

• Thus,...  Hence,...  So,...  Finally,...  Overall,...  Lastly,...  In the end,...   Clearly,

Work Period:

3. Share a few drafts aloud to hear some good analysis.

4. Complete your analytical paragraph in your SpringBoard book.

5. Review and EDIT your paragraph with someone else who has completed the task.

• Include transitions and effective commentary

6. Create a final draft version that is error free and clearly responds to the prompt.

Closing:

7. Celebrate by Sharing literary analysis paragraphs aloud.