Defining the world In your own terms Simple

Defining the world In your own terms

Simple Definition � Single sentence � 3 part structure • Term • Class (group the term belongs to) • Distinguishing Characteristics or Qualities Example: A pineapple is a tropical plant that has large swordlike leaves and yellow edible fruit.

Characteristics of Definition Essays Seeing the Pattern (396 -399)

Include a Brief Definition of Term � Truthiness

3 part defintion �The term �The class to which the term belongs �The characteristics that distinguish the term from all others in its class

3 part defintion �The term: wedding band �The class: jewelry �Distinguishing characteristics or qualities: • Ring • Often made of gold • Given to marriage partners on wedding day

You Try: Define with the scaffold �Term: athlete �Class: �Characteristics: �Term: shot �Class: �Characteristics:

Writing Standard Definitions �Specific (Page 397) �Term NOT part of definition itself �Enough distinguishing characteristics • Example: worn on hands (gloves, mittens, rings) �Not too many distinguishing characteristics • Example: bacon served at breakfast

Specific and Focused �Lots of details • What it is • How it functions • Why it’s important �Doesn’t stray from topic

What else should it include? �A point! Why do we need to know about this term? � Denotation � Connotation � Negation � It’s NOT this, or this, but it is more like this.

Uses other Patterns of Development � Narration • Anecdotes • Scenarios � Description � Division and Classification (we’ll learn about that next)

Frenemy �Friend �How + Enemy = Frenemy do we know if we have a frenemy? �What are some characteristics of a frenemy? �What are the consequences of having a frenemy?

Define Appropriate Dress �Appropriate dress for a first date �Appropriate dress for school �Appropriate dress for a job interview �Appropriate dress for a football game �Appropriate dress for a wedding �Appropriate dress for a funeral �Appropriate dress for

Brainstorm Words you like… Words you dislike… Words you wonder about…

Homework �Pick top 3 words from any of the 3 columns (they can all be from one column) �For each word • Write a formal 3 part definition (term, class, differentiation) • Write down at least 2 connotations associated with the word. • Write down examples with negations.