Day 118: 3/22/18 - B Day: Analytical Essay Proving that Harry Potter is a Literary Hero - Typing Part 1

Good day 6th Graders,      

     This week we will continue unit 3, Critical Analysis & Evaluation of Fictional Texts by planning and writing an analytical essay. We will be aligning two texts, a fictional text, and an informational text.

                        Thank you,
                        Mr. Trumble

Do Now: 

• Write down tonight's homework
• Take out your Hero's Journey Graphic Organizer & analytical essay draft 

Homework: 

• Finish any parts of your draft that are not done

Agenda

1. Whole Group review of the task at hand
2. Independent Work - Typing 

Today's Goal:

• Type the first half of your analytical essay

Activity #1
Aligning Two Texts
Analyzing Harry Potter as a model of a Hero following the pattern of the Hero's Journey

Standards:
RL6.1 & RI6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
RL6.5 & RI6.5Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, or chapter fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of ideas
W6.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
W6.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
W6.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach
W6.6 Use technology to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills.

Essential Question:

How does Harry Potter fit the pattern of the Hero's Journey? 

Your Task:
You will be using the graphic organizer to begin aligning 2 texts:
1. The Hero's Journey, by Joseph Campbell
2. Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K. Rowling

***This graphic organizer is your planning document for your analytical essay.*** You may refer to any and all of your notes that you took as we read. 

Directions:
Fill in each column.

1 - Describe each stage of the Hero's Journey

2 - Write details about Harry Potter that you think show how Harry goes through each Stage

3 - Select Evidence from the text that proves your point

You will have the option to choose which level of writing you want to try. The levels are listed below.

Base Writing (5 - 7 paragraphs)

• Introduction Paragraph
• 1-2 Body Paragraphs per Act
• Conclusion Paragraph

Advanced Writing (8 - 10 paragraphs)

• Introduction Paragraph
• 2 - 3 Body Paragraphs per Act
• Conclusion Paragraph

Expert Writing (11 - 12 Paragraphs)

• Introduction
• 1 paragraph for each stage of the Hero's Journey
• Conclusion

Analytical Essay

(Glue in outline for Revising My Analytical Essay)

(Pattern for Writing your Intro)

• 1. Hook
• Ex: a question
• Ex: An opinion
• 2. An amazing Fact about Harry Potter 
• Optional
• Could be a fact you find on the internet
• 3. Background Info about the Hero's Journey
• This is information from your notes about Joseph Campbell, and about what the hero's journey is.
• Explain what the hero's Journey is - a pattern of literature.
• Tell the reader who first identified this pattern
• etc.
• 4. Thesis Statement
• Ex: The Character of Harry Potter is a perfect example of a character who follows the pattern of the hero's journey. 

(Pattern for Writing your body paragraphs)

• 1. Intro sentence
• Ex: Harry Potter receives a call to adventure.
• Ex: Harry has allies and helpers that assist him along the Hero's Journey.
• Ex: Harry has to face a road of trials throughout the story. 
• 2. sentence about the stage of the Hero's Journey.
• Ex: According to the Hero's Journey....
• Ex: In this stage of the Hero's Journey...
• 3. Sentence(s) describing the details in your own words how Harry goes through that stage. 
• 4. Sentence including your evidence
• In the text it says...
• In the novel...
• In the book...
• According to the Author...
• 5. Sentence connecting your detail and evidence. 
• Ex: This shows...
• Ex: This evidence proves...
• Ex: This demonstrates how...

(Pattern for Writing you Conclusion)

• Link your conclusion to your introduction
• Remind your reader what it is you are trying to prove
• This is where you reference your thesis statement
• Reflect on your thesis
• Share your opinion of Harry as a Hero
• Answer the question, "So what?"
• Why should I care about what you have to say?
• Think about how I can apply this new knowledge to other books, and/or movies I read/watch.
• Tell the reader why your analysis is important. Leave the reader with something to think about, or a course of action to take.
• Think about sharing your final thoughts and opinions on Harry

ABOUT CONCLUSIONS

     Introductions and conclusions can be the most difficult parts of papers to write. While the body is often easier to write, it needs a frame around it. An introduction and conclusion frame your thoughts and bridge your ideas for the reader.

     Just as your introduction acts as a bridge that transports your readers from their own lives into the “place” of your analysis, your conclusion can provide a bridge to help your readers make the transition back to their daily lives. Such a conclusion will help them see why all your analysis and information should matter to them after they put the paper down.

     Your conclusion is your chance to have the last word on the subject. The conclusion allows you to have the final say on the issues you have raised in your paper, to synthesize your thoughts, to demonstrate the importance of your ideas, and to propel your reader to a new view of the subject. It is also your opportunity to make a good final impression and to end on a positive note.

     Your conclusion can go beyond the confines of the assignment. The conclusion pushes beyond the boundaries of the prompt and allows you to consider broader issues, make new connections, and elaborate on the significance of your findings.

     Your conclusion should make your readers glad they read your paper. Your conclusion gives your reader something to take away that will help them see things differently or appreciate your topic in personally relevant ways. It can suggest broader implications that will not only interest your reader, but also enrich your reader’s life in some way. It is your gift to the reader.

STRATEGIES FOR WRITING AN EFFECTIVE CONCLUSION

One or more of the following strategies may help you write an effective conclusion.

• Play the “So What” Game. If you’re stuck and feel like your conclusion isn’t saying anything new or interesting, ask a friend to read it with you. Whenever you make a statement from your conclusion, ask the friend to say, “So what?” or “Why should anybody care?” Then ponder that question and answer it.
  You can also use this strategy on your own, asking yourself “So What?” as you develop your ideas or your draft.
• Synthesize, don’t summarize: Include a brief summary of the paper’s main points, but don’t simply repeat things that were in your paper. Instead, show your reader how the points you made and the support and examples you used fit together. Pull it all together. Why is your analysis important to your reader?
• Propose a course of action, or questions for further Inquiry. This can redirect your reader’s thought process and help her to apply your info and ideas to her own life or to see the broader implications. For example, how does your analysis apply to other stories, novels, and movies.

STRATEGIES TO AVOID

• Beginning with an unnecessary, overused phrase such as “in conclusion,” “in summary,” or “in closing.” Although these phrases can work in speeches, they come across as wooden and trite in writing.
• Introducing a new idea or subtopic in your conclusion.
• Ending with a rephrased thesis statement.
• Making sentimental, emotional appeals that are out of character with the rest of an analytical paper.
• Including evidence (quotations, statistics, etc.) that should be in the body of the paper.

ONE KIND OF INEFFECTIVE CONCLUSION

1. The “That’s My Story and I’m Sticking to It” Conclusion.(Also known as "Now you know.")
   This conclusion just restates the thesis and is usually painfully short. It does not push the ideas forward. People write this kind of conclusion when they can’t think of anything else to say. Example: In conclusion, Frederick Douglass was, as we have seen, a pioneer in American education.

How will your writing be evaluated?

(Glue in Information Writing Checklist)

Congratulations! You are now ready to begin the final publication process. Be sure to Include a proper heading. 

Assignment = Harry Potter Analytical Essay

Do's & Don't's for your Essay

Do...

• Change Font Size to 14
• Give your essay a title
• Use "Tab" to indent each new paragraph.
• Save your work frequently. The first time you save your essay, be sure to save it in your folder, and title it, "Harry Potter Analytical Essay"

Do not... 

• Change the Font type
• Use the space bar or tab key to center the title
• Use the "Return" key at the end of the line. The computer will automatically scroll down to the next line for you. 
• Spend time talking to a friend. Remember you are in the lab to type!!!

When you are finished: 

• Proof read your own writing. 
• Use the Revising checklist to make sure your introduction and conclusion have all the required parts. 
• Make sure all of your body paragraphs have all 5 parts. 
• Get your writing checked by a teacher.
• Print two copies. 1 for the teacher and 1 for you to keep for a gallery walk we will do on Monday

Last:

• Highlight your entire essay and "copy" it
• Open up a new post on our ELA Kidblog and create a new post
• Give your entry a title. Perhaps, Harry Potter analytical Essay
• Paste your essay into the body of your post.
• Make sure that you indent each paragraph again. (sometimes when you copy and paste into kidblog, you loose your indents. 
• Publish your entry so other students can read and comment on your writing. 

RTI - B Day 3/22/18

Guided Reading Book Clubs

Goal: To read fictional texts for enjoyment and discuss them with a group of our peers in order to improve our comprehension.

Standards:

RL6.1 - Cite Textual Evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

RL6.3 - Describe how a particular story's plot unfolds in a series of events as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution

• Reading Strategies: 
• Inferencing, Questioning, Predicting, & Summarizing
• Literary Elements: 
• Characterization, Plot, & Conflict

Key Questions:

• What types of Conflicts is the main character dealing with?
• What important plot events help to push the story forward?
• What question(s) do you have about today's reading?
• How would you summarize the events of today's reading?

Exit Ticket:

• Write 1 - 2 questions that you can use as part of your small group discussion.