Today I am using direct quotations and correct

Today I am using direct quotations and correct punctuation for effect. Success Starter ~ 17, 19, or 23 Directions: 1. Use your Reading Counts book to identify two sentences with active voice. 2. Turn each active voice sentence into a passive voice sentence. EX. Jessie ate a slice of pie. (active voice) The slice of pie was eaten by Jessie. (passive voice) Materials: Agenda, pencil, blue or black ink pen Springboard text Notebook Homework: Bring Reading Counts book to class DAILY Success Starter Check – next Friday, Dec. 8

Today’s Agenda! Write a 3 paragraph essay explaining how “Harrison Bergeron” conveys the conflict between the needs or ideals of society and the realities of individuals. Be sure to: • Provide examples from the text and use at least one direct quotation to support your ideas. • Include a reference to utopia and dystopia. • Use active voice unless you choose passive voice for a certain effect. Closing: Be prepared to share your explanation with the rest of your class.

Explanatory Essay Outline Paragraph 1: Introduction • Hook • Bridge (2 sentences) • Thesis statement (One sentence where you tell how the reality of individuals conflicts with the “perfect” society. ) Paragraph 2: Body Paragraph • Topic sentence (Main reason why you stated your thesis statement. ) • Direct quote from text which supports your topic sentence. • Paraphrase from text OR your own thought which supports your direct quote. • Supporting detail which supports your topic sentence. • Concluding sentence. Paragraph 3: Conclusion • Re-state thesis statement • Give commentary (comment your thought) • Ending thought you want the reader to remember