Advanced English:Let’s go over Unit 1 vocabulary exercises…

Types of Writing

Goal/Purpose

Informational/Expository Writing

Goal of expository/informational writing:

Argumentative Writing

Goal of argumentative writing:

Narrative Writing

Goal of narrative writing:

An Important Rule for Informational and Argumentative Writing Prompts:Never use first or second person pronouns because

you lose credibility!AVOID

First Person Pronouns Second Person Pronouns

__, ____, _____, ________, ____, ____, ____, ______, ________, etc. “Never use Pronouns that Include Yourself!”

______, ________, _______, __________ “Never Talk to the Reader.”

** If an expository prompt asks about your life experience specifically, you can use first person

pronouns. If not, you must avoid first person pronouns in expository writing.

What Can You Use for Informational/Expository and

Argumentative Writing Prompts?Third Person Pronouns

____/_____, ______/______, ______/__________/______,

______/______/______/______When can you use first and second person pronouns ?• Use first person pronouns when

writing a personal narrative or a first person narrative.

First Person Pronouns

• I, me, mine, my, ours, our, we, us, etc. • “Anything that included yourself.”

Use second person pronouns when writing a letter or e-mail or in dialogue between characters in a narrative.

Second Person Pronouns• You• Talking to the reader or when characters

are talking to each other in dialogue.

Type of Writing and it’s Goal/Purpose

You must analyze different writing prompts to determine the type of writing!

Punctuating Titles

“QUOTATION MARKS” ITALICS (typed) or

• What is a cave? • ______________/______________• Provide one character trait for the main character. • ______________/______________• Tell us about your most embarrassing moment. • ___________________________• What is your most prized position? • ___________________________• Should students wear school uniforms?

– ___________________________ • What is the Sequoia National Park like?

– ______________/______________

UNDERLINED (handwritten)

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.

6. 6.

ICER Formula

• I = • C = • E = • R =

What does an ICER writing prompt look like? Here are a few examples

• Name two adjectives to describe the main character. Provide two detailed claims to support your answer and provide “evidence” to support your answer.

• What is the significance of the author’s use of figurative

• I = • C = • E = • R =

language? Provide three claims and provide “evidence” to support your answer.

ICERThe job of the ____ is to ___________the reader to the topic and ________ the question or prompt.

Components of the I• Components:

– 1. – 2. – 3.

• The attention getter will be added to this paragraph in February, but________________, the introductory paragraph will only contain two sentences.

I = Introduce and Answer/Thesis

• The “___” is the _________________ of your ICER essay.

• When you begin writing your I, you will need to keep the following in mind…

I = Introductory ParagraphI = Introductory Paragraph

• The __ is made up of an ___________________ (will add on later), _________________________ and _______________________/________________

• Formulate the “____________/_____________” in your head and __________________________. *** If the thesis is wrong the entire essay is wrong!

• Make sure your answer is correct and fully ____________ the question/prompt. __________ use the word ____________ unless the question asks you ______ or ______.

• Credit the ____________ (author and title). If they are not known, leave them out.

• Follow the “____________________________” to construct your answer. Write it on your ____________ in the correct space.

• Create a __________ __________________ about the general topic. Indent at the broad statement for now.

Broad Statement This is a ______________ ___________________

about your topic. __________: Should everyone own an in-ground

swimming pool? ____: Summer is a time when people enjoy many

outdoor activities, such as swimming.

Broad Statement Examples• What are the three most exciting vacation

activities offered in Pennsylvania?

• What are the top three deadly natural disasters?

• What is the biggest difference between middle school and elementary school?

REVIEW: I CE R FormulaWHAT DOES ICER STAND FOR?I = _________________________________________________C = _________________________________________________E = _________________________________________________R = _________________________________________________

REVIEW: I CE R Formula WHICH TWO PARTS OF ICER ALWAYS STAY TOGETHER?

__________&_____________

• One Claim =

– __ ____ __

• Two Claims =

– __ ____ ____ __

• Three Claims =

– __ ____ ____ ____ __

What are the components of the “I” you will be using for now?

– 1 st sentence:

• __________ ________________

– 2 nd sentence:

• ____________

Is this a good broad statement?Question: What are two skills that are important for seventh graders to have?

**Broad statement: Seventh graders need to learn good studying and organizing skills.

Answer/mini-thesis: After reading “Success” by Sam Folder, it is clear that two skills that are important for seventh graders to have are studying and organizing.

**NO!

• This is more like an answer than a broad statement.

Is this a good broad statement?Question: What are two skills that are important for seventh graders to have?

**Broad statement: Seventh graders need to have good organizational skills. Organizational skills are very important.

Answer/mini-thesis: After reading “Success” by Sam Folder, it is clear that two skills that are important for seventh graders to have are studying and organizing.

**NO!

• It should only be ONE sentence.

Is this a good broad statement?

Question: What are two skills that are important for seventh graders to have?

**Broad statement: Seventh graders need to have a variety of skills.

Answer/mini-thesis: After reading “Success” by Sam Folder, it is clear that two skills that are important for seventh graders to have are studying and organizing.

**YES

• This relates to the topic.

• Notice: It doesn’t include the same words that the question has; that’s what the answer will have!

NOW. . . YOU TRY?Prompt 1: English is a required subject. Explain why it is important.

Type of writing:

Informative/ Narrative Argumentative

Expository

• Broad statement 1: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Answer: ______________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Prompt 2: Sometimes lies can have serious consequences. Describe a time when a lie had a major consequence for you.

Type of writing:

Informative/ Narrative Argumentative

Expository

• Broad statement 1: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Answer: ______________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Prompt 3: You have been asked to write a brochure to attract visitors to the town where you live. Write an essay that convinces people to visit there.

Type of writing:

Informative/ Narrative Argumentative

Expository

• Broad statement 1: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

• Answer: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________ ______________________________ _____________________________

Answer Recipe:

______________ _______ by ___________,

_____________________ that ___________.

• This will be the second sentence of your introductory paragraph!

• The first was your broad statement.

EXAMPLE 1Poem: The Highwayman Author: Alfred NoyesQuestion: What is the mood of the story?

______________ ________________ ________________

_______________ _______________RE-STATE QUESTION

__________________

EXAMPLE 2:

Story: Rikki Tikki Tavi Author: Rudyard Kipling

Question: Describe two characteristics of Rikki Tikki Tavi.

______________ ________________ ________________

_______________ _______________

RE-STATE QUESTION

__________________

I = Answer / Mini-thesis

Question Should everyone own an in-ground

swimming pool?

Article Summer Vacations

Author Iwanna Pool

Answer No

Example:

Summer is a time when people enjoy many outdoor activities, such as swimming. However, after reading the article “______________________” by Iwanna Pool, it is obvious that everyone __________________ own an in-ground swimming pool.

A=Answer the Question

Question WHY shouldn’t everyone own an in-ground

swimming pool?

Article Summer Vacations

Author Iwanna Pool

Answer It takes a monumental amount of ________ and

__________ to maintain.

Example:

Summer is a time when people enjoy many outdoor activities, such as swimming. However, after reading the article “______________________” by ________________, it is obvious that everyone should not own an in-ground swimming pool because it takes a monumental amount of ________ and __________ to maintain.

PRACTICE ONE

• Question: What are the three most exciting vacation activities offered in Pennsylvania?

• Article: “Visit Pennsylvania” Author: Patty Smith

• Answer: hiking, biking, and camping

Broad statement: Pennsylvania is a wonderful place to visit for vacation.

Answer: DO THIS NOW!

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

C= CLAIM

Things to remember!

• The C is _____________to the E. They’re peanut butter and jelly! Don’t ever ________________!

• Every C is ________________ by an E! No exceptions! Together, a C and E make a ________ paragraph!

• The job of the C is to claim, provide ____________________ to your answer, how the quote in the E ________________ the answer.

Therefore, you must make sure you are making a _____________ between the “__” and the “__” in your “__.”

What do you do if you can’t make a connection between your “C” and your “E?” Or, you’ve realized that your “E” doesn’t support your Answer?

___________________________________!!!

The C must be written in ______________________.C = CLAIM

– In order to make the ___________________, you must decide how to start out your “C.”

• You could start off with:

– ________________________,

– Or, just start making you________ ! (You don’t NEED a transition for your C.)

NEVER WRITE:

MY “E” SUPPORTS THE “A”BECAUSE…………

OR……

THIS CLEARLY SUPPORTS MY “A” BECAUSE ….

IS THIS A GOOD C?I: Many kids get less rest than they need. After reading “Waking up too early” by Early Bird, it is evident that adolescents could benefit from more sleep.

C: Sleep is good. Kids love sleep. They need more of it.

E: First, Bird states, “Adolescents, particularly those in middle school, need more sleep.”

____!• It is more than ______ sentences, but…• It __________________ the quote above

and show how it supports the answer!

IS THIS A GOOD C?I: Many kids get less rest than they need. After reading “Waking up too early” by Early Bird, it is evident that adolescents could benefit from more sleep.

C: Sleep is important for middle school kids. They could really benefit from getting more sleep.

E: First, Bird states, “Adolescents, particularly those in middle school, need more sleep.”

C: n/a

E: n/a

R: n/a

____!

• It doesn’t __________ explain the quote above and show how it supports the answer!

• Another ________________ could be added to make the explanation clearer.

IS THIS A GOOD C?I: Many kids get less rest than they need. After reading “Waking up too early” by Early Bird, it is evident that adolescents could benefit from more sleep.

C: More sleep can help students function better. They would be more alert during the school day, and they could pay better attention in class. This could result in higher grades.

E: First, Bird states, “Adolescents, particularly those in middle school, need more sleep.”

______!

• It does __________the quote above and shows how it supports the answer!