Warm Up Write down the format for a

Warm Up • Write down the format for a two-chunk paragraph with color coding.

Today’s Objectives Learning Targets – What We Learn • Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Language Targets – What We Do • Write a thesis using available sentence frames or free form. • Write topic sentences for body paragraphs. • Use checklist to evaluate a peer’s writing. • Revise own writing after peer evaluation. • Turn in thesis and topic sentences.

Romeo and Juliet Final Assessment and Essay

Four-Paragraph Essay Format: Introduction Body Paragraph 1 Body Paragraph 2 Conclusion

Prompt: Write a persuasive essay that takes a position on who and/or what are to blame for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Sentence Frames for Thesis: In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, _______ and ________ are to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, it is evident that _______ and _______ caused the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. As a result of ______ and _______, ________ occurred in the play The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.

Body Paragraphs Purpose: • State one main idea, reason or cause of death in this case, for each body paragraph. • Give evidence to support your reasoning or opinions about the cause of death or tragedy. • Explain that evidence. • Connect to thesis.

Topic Sentence Frames • One cause of the tragedy is _______. • It is evident that ________ is to blame for the death of ________. • ______ is clearly to blame for _________. • ______ was/were motivated by _____ which led to ________. • Due to the fact that ________, it inevitably led to ________.

Today’s Objectives Learning Targets – What We Learn Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Language Targets – What We Do • Write a body paragraph using available sentence frames or free form. • Write concrete details and commentary to support one of your topic sentences. • Write a concluding sentence that restates the topic sentence and connects to thesis. • Use checklist to evaluate a peer’s writing. • Revise own writing after peer evaluation. • Turn in body paragraph(s).

Two-Chunk Format One Chunk = 1 CD+2 CMs 1 - Topic Sentence – State main idea that connects to thesis. 2 -Concrete Detail #1 – Fact, textual evidence, example that supports the topic sentence 3 -Commentary – Explanation of CD 1 4 - Commentary - More explanation of CD 1 5 - Concrete Detail #2 - Another CD that supports the TS 6 -Commentary – Explanation of CD 2 7 - Commentary - More explanation of CD 2 8 – Concluding Sentence – Restate the topic sentence and reconnect to thesis.

Sample Body Paragraph Friar Laurence is most certainly to blame for the young couple’s demise. For example, when Romeo asks him to secretly marry him and Juliet, Friar Laurence says he will, “For this alliance may so happy prove, /To turn your households’ rancour to pure love” (Act I, scene III). The word “may” suggests that the outcome is uncertain. Friar Laurence only thinks about how it might help the families’ feud and does not consider other possible outcomes. He also tells Juliet to take a potion that will make her appear dead so that she and Romeo can run away together after Romeo is told about the plan (Act IV, scene 1). This irresponsible advice is also short sighted. He does not consider that Romeo might not get the message, and the result is tragic. If Friar Laurence had not meddled so much in Romeo and Juliet’s lives, it might not have led to their doom.

Body Paragraph Frame ________to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. For example, _________ says, “___________”(Act ___, Scene ___). This suggests that ______________. He/she/it is responsible because_________________. Also, ________________(Act ___, Scene ___). _____ is at fault because if ______ had not happened, then ____ would not have happened. It is evident that _______________________ was clearly the cause of the tragedy.

Today’s Objectives Learning Targets – What We Learn Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Language Targets – What We Do • Take notes. • Brainstorm possible leads. • Write an introduction. • Use checklist to evaluate a peer’s writing. • Revise own writing after peer evaluation. • Turn in your introduction.

Introduction Purpose: • Get the reader’s attention. • Introduce the topic. • State the main idea. Important points: – For literary analysis, include the titles and author names completely. – Punctuate the titles correctly (underline works of great length such as novels and plays). – Place thesis at the end of the introductory paragraph. – Narrow the focus ending with thesis.

Introductory Paragraph Sentence 1 – The Lead • get the reader’s attention • set “the hook” • begin with an interesting, yet broad opening sentence Sentences 2 - 4 – Narrowing Focus • transition • introduce and briefly describe the play • each sentence comes closer to the specific point stated in thesis Sentence 5 – Thesis • the main idea of the essay • addresses the prompt

Possible Leads • Start with a question that is related to the topic. • Start with a startling or powerful statement. • Start with a related quote from the play. • Start with a definition, statistic, or related fact.

What can you say about the following topics to develop possible leads? • Love Examples: Love is blind (This is a cliché, or overused expression. Try to avoid these. ). Love can lead to happiness or heartbreak. • • Hate Free Will Blame/Fault

Sample Introductory Paragraph It was meant to be. People often say this when fate or destiny is involved. In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, the “star-crossed” lovers are meant to be and so is their tragedy. Add to this the help of a buttinski, Friar Lawrence, and it is more than destiny; it is inevitable. In this play, fate and Friar Laurence are to blame for the young couple’s demise.

Today’s Objectives Learning Targets – What We Learn Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Language Targets – What We Do • Take notes. • Write a concluding paragraph. • Use checklist to evaluate a peer’s writing. • Revise own writing after peer evaluation. • Turn in your conclusion.

Conclusion Purpose: • Restate your thesis. • Summarize your main ideas. • Wrap it up or bring closure. Important points: – Place thesis at the beginning of the concluding paragraph. – Rephrase thesis and main points to vary word choice. – End with a relevant generalization to provide closure.

Sample Concluding Paragraph In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, the two young lovers are destined to die and are encouraged along the way by a well-meaning but misguided friend. Friar Laurence made hasty decisions in an attempt to show support for the Montague and Capulet families. Ultimately, they lost what they cared most about. Fate was to blame when circumstances beyond their control changed the Friar’s plan. Nothing is a sure thing in this world, but responsible people should consider the possible outcome of their actions and not get overly involved in the lives of others.