Day #82 - 1/21/16 - Publication of our Analytical Essays
Good Morning Sixth Graders,
Today is a B day, so we will go to Art. Normally we would have stations today, but instead we will be going to the lab to work on our essays. Let's make it a Stupendous Thursday. We have the lab from: 9:00 - 10:00 & 12:30 - 1:30 Please...
Sharpen your pencils
Order your lunch
Get your Reading folder
Thank you
Mr. Trumble
Point to Ponder: Answer the following questions on lined paper.
What would modern civilization be like if we did not have a set of rules for people to follow?
Why was the development of cuneiform writing so important?
What were the most important sumerian inventions? Why?
What were some ways farmers changed their environment to help them grow crops and domesticate animals?
5. Which of the five themes of geography does the sentence below BEST fit into? Ancient Sumerians built levees.
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Which of the five themes of geography does the sentence below BEST fit into? Ancient Mesopotamia is located on the continent of Africa.
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Which of the five themes of geography does the following sentence best fit into? Merchants in Babylon traded with different city-states.
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Which of the following themes of geography does the sentence below BEST describe? Ziggurats could be found in the city-states of Mesopotamia.
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Which of the five themes of geography does the sentence below BEST descibe? Mesopotamia had two main rivers.
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Activity #1
Learning Stations: We are sorry to interrupt your normally scheduled agenda at this time. Instead of Learning Stations today we will be working on the publication of our analytical essays. We will return to our regularly scheduled agenda once our essays are finished. Thank you & have a great day!!!
Activity #2 Analyzing and Evaluating Harry Potter as a model of the Hero's Journey
Today I will use a revising and editing checklist, so that I can improve my essay showing how Harry Potter fits the pattern of the Hero's Journey.
What is the difference between revising and editing?
Why should you take the time to revise your writing?
How does editing affect your writing?
1st - Revising
Revise by yourself first, then revise with a partner.
If you are struggling, use this pattern to help you evaluate your body paragraphs. Each body paragraph should have all these parts.
Analytical Essay
(One type of Pattern for your Writing)
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.
2. Sentence describing the stage of the Hero's Journey.
Ex: According to the Hero's Journey....
3. Sentence about your detail
4. Sentence explaining your evidence
In the text it says...
According to the Author...
5. Sentence connecting your detail and evidence.
Ex: This shows...
Ex: This evidence proves...
Ex: This demonstrates how...
Transitions
Insert transition words & phrases to make your writing flow better.
2nd - Editing
Use the Peer Editing checklist, along with the help of your writing partner to edit your essay.
How will your writing be evaluated?
1. Use the rubric to make final revisions to your writing, based on the traits that will be evaluated?
2. Make sure your writing meets the expectations that are required for Mastering Level writing?
You will know you got it when...you and your writing partner both agree that your writing meets the mastering level criteria.
You should both be able to rate each writing trait as "Mastering level."
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!!!
Remember your writing goals
Base Writing (5 - 7 paragraphs)
Introduction paragraph
1-2 paragraphs per Act
Conclusion paragraph
Advanced Writing (8 - 11 paragraphs)
Introduction Paragraph
2 - 3 paragraphs per Act
Conclusion Paragraph
Expert Writing (12 Paragraphs)
Introduction
1 paragraph per stage of the Hero's Journey
Conclusion
Homework: Study for Test on Ancient Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent
Congratulations! You are now ready to begin the final publication process. Be sure to Include a proper heading. 
Do's & Don't's for your Essay
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