Due: March 4, 2020 (Encyclopedia Essay, G.A., vocab)

I)  "Encyclopedia Essay" Requirements: 
      Indicate 12 chosen IEW/TUSAL tools in the WHOLE essay
      NO banned words or contractions
      There SHOULD be more tools than required, but indicate your  top 12 - no repeats

II)  Complete Gettysburg Address recitation

III) Next 10 vocabulary words

Prompt adj. punctual, on time n. a cue to begin something; instructions v. to incite, propel, or cause to act

She is always prompt when it comes to turning in her homework. She has never yet submitted anything late. I had to write an essay based on a prompt. The possibility of a scholarship prompted him to apply to Texas A&M.

	Promulgate v. to put into law or formally declare	The ruler will at last promulgate a peace treaty with the neighboring countries.
	Prosecute v. to bring criminal action against someone (in a trial)	The suspect was prosecuted in court yesterday and found not guilty.
	Provocative adj. intending to provoke, inspire, or arouse	Her beautiful poems are considered quite provocative because they arouse strong emotions and inspire people.
	Qualitative adj. involving qualities of something (features and content)	I noticed a qualitative change in her paintings and so have others. Now they are selling very quickly.

	Quantitative adj. involving quantities (numbers and amounts)	We must conduct a quantitative analysis of our business and count all the sales. The quantity of money we make in profits is important to track.
	Quirk n. a strange habit	His biggest quirk is his love of old marbles. Her craziest quirk is her sneeze, which sounds like a roar.
	Ramify v. to split into two or more branches	Cars ramified throughout the world in the twentieth century. Over subsequent decades, the explanations would ramify and mutate. The Economist, "Death in the Alps," 12/20 2019
	Rash adj. without attention to danger or risk	The beginner skier's rash decision to ski down the diamond slope nearly resulted in a broken leg.
	Raw adj. unrefined adj. not processed; uncooked (as in food)	He has raw talent as a singer, but he needs to work on his performance skills. In some countries, such as Japan, it is normal to eat raw fish.

Due: February 26, 2020 (conclusion, perfected timed writing, vocab)

What's Due?

Conclusion

Timed Writing - perfected 3 paragraphs

Vocabulary

Conclusion

~~> Your conclusion is your chance to have the last word on your subject. The conclusion allows you to synthesize your thoughts and reiterate the importance of your paragraphs. It is also your opportunity to make a good final impression.

~~> Your conclusion can go a little bit beyond the confines of the assignment.

You can elaborate (slightly) on the significance of your findings and/or opinions.

~~> Your conclusion should make your readers glad they read your paper.

This last paragraph gives your reader something to take away that will help them

see things differently or appreciate your country.

REMEMBER! (last or 2nd to last sentence)

“The most significant thing about ___________________ is. . . . “ and then pick one

of your topics and tell us why. You can use a synonym for “significant”

(aspect,  feature, characteristic, etc.).

The last sentence must reflect, reiterate, repeat, or restate @ least part of your title.

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We made a list in class of the many ways a writer can spice up a conclusion.

Choose one (two at the very most).

1. Revisit thesis statement and summarize main point – broaden out

2. Ask or answer a question

3. Benefit

4. Suggested course of action and/or call to action

5. Finish the story

6. End with a quotation or familiar saying

7. End with funny or humorous statement (or  VERY short story)

Timed Writing - perfected 3 paragraphs
3 paragraphs ---- NO banned words or contractions ---- use your original timed essay as your RD ---- use IEW & TUSAL tools to make your essay better ---- there are no official requirements or indications necessary ---- vocab used correctly and highlighted = extra credit

Vocabulary

	Pitiable adj. deserving pity	The frail-looking dog was pitiable, so I gave it some food and took it inside to care for it.
	Plausible adj. reasonable and possibly true	Her story is plausible, but that doesn’t mean she’s telling the truth.
	Postulate v. to assert	The literary critic postulates that romanticism and naturalism are actually interconnected.
	Potent adj. having great influence adj. having a strong, chemical effect	The bald eagle is a potent symbol of the US. The potion was definitely potent—it healed my wounds immediately!
	Pragmatic adj. practical, useful	It’s not necessarily more pragmatic to study engineering than it is to study philosophy.
	Precedent n. an example or subject from earlier in time	This change in law is without historical precedent.
	Predecessor n.  someone who comes before you (usu. in position or office)	My predecessor gave me many tips for running the office.
	Prescribe v. to command orders v. to issue authorization for medications	The directions for our essay prescribe a length of at least ten pages. A doctor must prescribe you this medication before you can begin taking it.
	Principle n. basic truth, assumption, or rule	Remember the universal principle: treat others as you want them to treat you.
	Prohibit v. to command against, to outlaw	Alcohol was prohibited in the US in the 1920s.

CHECKLIST

CHECKLIST LINK:

https://1drv.ms/w/s!AhxSat264l87eltDWZ3PMiZVJgE?e=2YmliI

Due: February 19 (2 more body paragraphs + intro, VOCAB, GA due 3/4)

Assignment: complete two more body paragraphs AND your introduction
Your recitation of the complete Gettysburg Address is due March 4, 2020
Vocabulary Words for next week's test are below.

INTRODUCTION (T/C not required) 
SV and QA are required 

The other Dress-ups and Openers not required in intro, but try to work some in anyway!

HOOK --> Your first sentence should be an grab attention & hook the audience’s interest.

STUFFING --> The middle of the intro gives background, general, and/or basic information about your following paragraphs. It introduces the body of your essay.  

THESIS STATEMENT--> The last part of your introduction is your THESIS STATEMENT.  

This tells your audience (in one sentence) what your three topics are. 

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The following helpful information is from Essay Pro.

Although introductory paragraphs follow the same set structure, the content placed within the bones will have variation. This variety comes from the type of essay that is being written as well as its overall purpose. When talking about academic writing, there are three main kinds that most students will create. Most essays will be:

1. narrative    or
2. analytical   or
3. persuasive perspective

Each one of those has their own introductory styles. The differences are listed below:

Narrative Introduction

• Narrative essay is a type of writing in which a story is being told by the writer.
• The hook will usually be a sneak peak of a segment of the story. It will indirectly relate back to the thesis.
• Each part of the trailer will be an important moment in the story that had a significant impact on the outcome.
• The thesis in narrative writing is the theme or main lesson learned from the tale.
• In essence, it was the purpose for its creation.

Analytical Introduction

• Analytical Essay Writing is meant to dissect an idea and educate the reader about a certain topic.
• The hook in this scenario will be information that is directly related to the thesis statement. It may be a rhetorical question or an informative statement that gives us clues about the writer’s main point from the get-go.
• The trailer of the introduction will include the three critical pieces of information that help validate the analytical thesis.
• As the goal of this type of writing is to inform and or educate the audience, the thesis will usually be a researched and thought out statement. It will be phrased in a factual way, although technically it might still be theoretical.

Persuasive Introduction

• Persuasive Essay Writing aims to persuade an audience through the use of influential techniques such as ethos, pathos, and logos.
• A hook statement in this scenario can really be anything. Starting from an interesting fact and going all the way to humor, the actual hook has full customizability. Its purpose remains the same.
• As for any argumentative writing, it should have at least three pieces of evidence that support its claim. Each supporting argument usually has one introductory sentence to present it. So for three supporting details, we are looking at a three-sentence trailer.
• Lastly, the thesis statement is the main argument presented by the author. This should be a well-thought out and confidently written sentence that briefly summarizes the point of persuasion for the entire essay.

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VOCABULARY

	Onset n. the beginning or early stages	At the onset of her career as a lawyer, things were looking up.
	Opine v. to openly express an opinion	The new employee opined at the company meeting.
	Ornate adj. highly detailed and decorated	That ornate silverware must be worth thousands of dollars!
	Oust v. to remove or force out of (usu. a position or office)	Sick and tired of putting up with his bad moods, the pirates ousted their captain.
	Paramount adj. predominant, superior, most important	Our paramount concern is the safety of our employees.
	Peculiar adj. strange, bizarre	Upon entering the abandoned house, Kate experienced a peculiar feeling, as if someone was watching her.
	Perish v. to die; to pass away	According to the news, nobody perished in the fire.
	Persecute v. to cause suffering to	They will persecute anyone who doesn’t agree with their views of the world.
	Petulant adj. cranky, pouty, irritable	Petulant children are especially difficult to care for.

Pinnacle n. highest level or degree

Many believe that composers such as Beethoven and Mozart represent the pinnacle of classical music.