Choose a poem or lyrics to school-appropriate song. In a short (3 paragraph) blog post, explain the meaning of the words and the message that you take from the song or poem. **(Note: find the lyrics on a lyric website. No videos are permitted).
Some possible songs and poems: "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield "The Sounds of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel "The River" by Garth Brooks "Life is A Highway" by The Rascal Flatts "Hope is a Feather" by Emily Dickinson "Democracy" by Langston Hughes "A Fence" by Carl Sandburg "Anecdote of the Jar" by Wallace Stevens "Risk" by Anais Nin "A Poison Tree" by William Blake Idea Essay Editing Checklist
use to check your own essay and your editing partners': Intro: ___ Hook captures the readers' attention ___ Thesis statement introduces topic and gives 3 reasons why Body Paragraphs: ___ Natural transitions that move the reader from one idea to another ___ 1 reason in each paragraph ___ Reasons are supported by details and examples ___ Each reason is clearly explained Conclusion: ___ Restates thesis ___ Sums up overall argument ___ Leaves the reader with the main idea Don't forget to give additional constructive criticism :) Focus correction areas: *transitions *clear explanations in body paragraphs *intro and conclusion Choose one of the expository blog prompts and write a blog post. (at least 3 paragraphs)
Rubric: ___/3 Content: Writer addresses the prompt with clear explanations, examples, and details ___/3 Organization: writer’s thought process is clear and easy to follow; has a clear introduction, body paragraph, and conclusion ___/1 Style: writing shows the writer’s voice ___/1 Editing: writing is clear and free of errors. Click here for the Notable Quotes Organizer
Due today: a completed Notable quotes essay, uploaded or handed in in hard copy. Directions: Making a connection is one of the best ways to elaborate on your explanation of an idea.
1. Click here for the Connections Bank Organizer. Save it to your desktop and flash drive. 2. Using the six themes, and the three connections (text-to-text, text-to-self, text-to-world), list possible connections that could be used in future expository essays. 3. When you finish, click here to upload your finished organizer (you must do this to get credit). |
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