1. Watch video clip 2. Why was that a great introduction?
(discuss as a class) 3. When ready, click the right arrow.
Slide 3
Grabs the readers attention Provides an overview of the topics
which will be discussed Thesis statement! Does this guy have your
attention?
Slide 4
1. Begin with your definition of values. Explain the values you
see in our culture. Try to make it interesting. 2. Briefly explain
what books you will be discussing (i.e. Beowulf and Arthur/Hobbit)
3. End with the thesis statement 4. Should be about 5-6 sentences
total
Slide 5
What of the following is a good first sentence? 1. Do you have
values? I have them and they great. They are family, friends and
respect. Do you have values? I have them and they great. They are
family, friends and respect. 2. Values are important to me. I have
many of them. I am going to tell you about them today. Values are
important to me. I have many of them. I am going to tell you about
them today. 3. Why does a fireman run into a burning building to
save a cat? He probably does it because he values life and has a
duty to protect it. Why does a fireman run into a burning building
to save a cat? He probably does it because he values life and has a
duty to protect it.
Slide 6
This isnt wrong but its not very interesting
Slide 7
Very good. This is an interesting way to start the paper. Be
sure to still talk about yourself
Slide 8
1. Restate the thesis (dont copy/paste!) 2. Summarize your body
paragraphs 3. Conclude with a final lesson
Slide 9
What is a solid ending sentence? 1. Values are more than just
words, they are found in our choices. Actions really speak louder
than words. Values are more than just words, they are found in our
choices. Actions really speak louder than words. 2. Beowulf, Arthur
and I all have values. I hope you have enjoyed my paper about
values. Beowulf, Arthur and I all have values. I hope you have
enjoyed my paper about values. 3. Values and very important and so
are decisions. Decisions and values are both important. Values and
very important and so are decisions. Decisions and values are both
important.
Slide 10
This sentence sounds rather awkward and strange. Try again. I
sound awkward and strange too
Slide 11
This sentence leaves the reader with an important message
Continue Like an answering machine
Slide 12
3 body paragraphs? Intro and conclusion? 9 values total? Each
value has a decision attached to it? Check packet for proper MLA
heading?
Slide 13
What word(s) should be in all of your topic sentences? 1.
Values Values 2. Decision Decision 3. (Your three values) (Your
three values) 4. All of the above All of the above
Slide 14
Correct, but there is a better answer
Slide 15
All of those words should be in your topic sentences. Be sure
to always discuss values and decisions.
Slide 16
You are now clear to type your paper. When you are finished,
print your paper and find a partner who has also completed the
paper Exchange papers and complete the revisions pages found in
your packet for your partners paper. When finished, show me your
revisions to receive credit. Edit your paper, print and.