PBA Revisions; Theme and Identity by Raquel Dove Natale https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps Made with Charisma en-us 2017-11-07 01:37:17 UTC 2024-07-30 02:12:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Prompt rdove2 https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204178738 Select one character and compose a character study that analyzes the character’s development, interactions with others, and role in advancing the theme.
Reading Standards:
RL.9.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
RL.9.3. Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
 
Writing Standards:
W.9.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through effective selection, organization, and analysis of context.
]]> 2017-11-07 01:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204178738 Revision Recommendations B3 rdove2 https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204179207 2017-11-07 01:41:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204179207 Infusing Quotations rdove2 https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204180351 Similar to incorporating transitions between paragraphs, it is also important to incorporate quotations as opposed to simply placing them in the text. ]]> 2017-11-07 01:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204180351 Identifying & Analyzing Relevant Evidence rdove2 https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204180647 Imperative to a functioning essay is evidence that clearly supports the ideas the the author purports. Refer to ]]> 2017-11-07 01:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204180647 Depth of Analysis and Commentary (developing analysis) rdove2 https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204181443 The ideas chosen to support a thesis statement need to be separated into individual paragraphs. Each paragraph will develop one, and only one, supporting idea or point. These ideas need to be supported within the paragraph, not just stated. Back up ideas with additional information about them. Also, be sure to make smooth transitions between each of your supporting paragraphs; don’t just jump from one idea to the other. ]]> 2017-11-07 01:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204181443 Transitions rdove2 https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204182021 Transitions are essential for coherent writing. They allow the reader to logically and smoothly move from one idea, quotation, or topic to another ]]> 2017-11-07 01:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204182021 Thesis/Introductory Paragraph rdove2 https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204182180 This is the most important part of any well-written essay. Usually limited to one or two sentences, the thesis statement is the main idea, or topic, of an essay. An essay without a strong and clearly defined thesis statement is like a ship without a captain--or rudder. The essay will drift aimlessly without clear direction. The thesis statement is the leader of the essay, because every sentence written thereafter is to either directly or indirectly support it. Before one ever begins writing, one must come up with a solid and clear thesis statement. It is usually placed early in the text, in the first paragraph. The first paragraph is called the introduction paragraph, because it introduces the topic of the essay]]> 2017-11-07 02:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204182180 Organization rdove2 https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204183611 \]]> 2017-11-07 02:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204183611 Skill Conference: Maintaining a Clear Argument rdove2 https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204184004 2017-11-07 02:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204184004 Skill Conference: Incorporating Examples into Your Essay rdove2 https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204302597 2017-11-07 12:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204302597 Skill Conference: Depth of Analysis rdove2 https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204303720 2017-11-07 12:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204303720 Revision Recommendations B2 rdove2 https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204330503 2017-11-07 13:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rdove2/tmd1ea31smps/wish/204330503