Week 12
More Patterns of Organization | Review Essay Building
Greetings!
The lessons for this week will focus on two more patterns of organization, "Compare and Contrast" and "Cause and Effect." These are both great patterns to follow when building an argument. In addition, we'll be reviewing some essay construction steps like building thesis statements and organizing ideas.
Along with working on your essay, there is a short essay to read with three short essay questions. When responding, remember to use evidence (like quotes) to support your ideas. Combining your ideas with the author's ideas show synthesis and promotes critical thinking.
Lastly, I've updated the syllabus for the remainder of the semester. It is available in the course resource folder on BB, and attached here for you!
Good luck and email me if you have any questions!
Prf. Hoffman
Updated Syllabus
Week 12
4/4-4/10
Assign Essay #5
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Review Thesis Statements
Brainstorming an Argumentative Essay
Developing an Argumentative Essay
Week 13
4/11-4/17
Peer Review Essay #5
Review Essay Construction
Working with Research
Review Using Quotations
Review MLA
Essay #5 Due
Week 14
4/18-4/24
Assign Final Essay
Review Revision Methods
Last Week for Late Work
Week 15
4/25-5/1
Peer Review Final Essay
Final Essay Due
Week 16
5/3 -5/9 Finals
Extra Credit Activity
Objectives for the Week
- Compare and Contrast
- Cause and Effect
- Rev. Thesis Statements
- Effective Outlines
- Organizing your Outline
Homework:
- Begin Essay #5 (Don't submit until after Peer Rev.)
- "Do I Really Have to Join Twitter" by Farhad Manjoo, p. 163 + BB Questions