Monday- Friday Chopin essay

LEARNING TARGETS
11-12W1: I can write arguments to support claims that analyze substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
11-12W1a: I can introduce precise claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from counterclaim(s), and create an organization that logically sequences claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
11-12W1b: I can develop claim(s) and counterclaim(s) thoroughly and in a balanced manner, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both, anticipating the audience’s knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases.
 11-12W1c: I can use precise language, content-specific vocabulary and literary techniques to express the appropriate complexity of the topic.
11-12W1d: I can use appropriate and varied transitions, as well as varied syntax, to make critical connections, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.
 11-12W1e: I can provide a concluding statement or section that explains the significance of the argument presented.
11-12W1f: I can maintain a style and tone appropriate to the writing task.

Of note: all grades are up-to-date, including the bonus work from last Tuesday. 
Coming Up: new vocabulary, Romanticism (class handout/ copy below) QUIZ on MONDAY, DECEMBER 2

Classwork for the next five days. Note that this is same material reviewed last Tuesday. Many of you took the handout home over the break.  The essay is due by 3:00 this Friday. Please share with 2006630.
We begin a new unit on Monday.  Remember that this is a writing grade. It counts in the 50% category. 
Wednesday  UPDATE: Make sure you have your notebook for class on Monday, when we begin a new unit. 
I will be circulating in class to read your introductions. I am looking for a hook, the two works (including genres) and a clear thesis statement that addresses theme, tone and  symbol. As well, make sure your MLA heading is correct.  If you do not have this written, I cannot help you edit the material. 

REMEMBER: you have a vocabulary quiz on Monday, December 3. (copy below)

Compare Kate Chopin's use of theme, tone and symbols in The Story of an Hour and Emancipation: A Life Fable.

Take out your copy of Kate Chopin’s The Story of an Hour and your annotated Emancipation: A Life Fable. Note that the annotated Emancipation will be due on Monday, when you have shared your essay. At this point in time, you should be very familiar with both texts.

How to organize your essay: MLA heading, Times New Roman, size 12 font, double spaced.

 The title for the heading is Chopin: Two Works            

Length: approximately 400 words.

Introduction: begin with a hook to draw in your audience. Ask yourself how a woman during the Victorian era might convey her societal role? Now write specifically about Chopin’s use of the two genres: short story and allegory. In general terms what have these two in common? Conclude your introduction with a clear thesis statement that about she parallels the two stories through theme, tone and symbol.

You will have three more detailed paragraphs, each focusing in on one aspect of your thesis statement: theme, tone, symbols. Be clear as to which work you are referencing. You must weave in textual evidence into your sentences, making sure to use quotations.

Conclusion: Here is where you analyze the effectiveness of these two works in conveying Chopin’s objective / purpose in writing these two pieces. In one more successful than the other? If so why? Or why are both to them equally effective?

To know

Comparison: in the same way, by the same token, similarly, in the like manner, likewise, in similar fashion

Contrast: yet, and yet, nevertheless, nonetheless, after all, but, however, though, otherwise, on the contrary, in contrast, notwithstanding, on the other hand

On the reverse side, there is an organizer.

Compare Kate Chopin's use of theme, tone and symbols in The Story of an Hour and Emancipation: A Life Fable.

Remember: Tone is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words (diction). Theme is the central topic of a text.  Symbols signify ideas and qualities that are different from their literal sense.

The Story of an Hour (genre, short story)	Emancipation: A Life (genre, allegory)
Brief synopsis	Brief synopsis
Theme.	Theme
Tone..you are selecting individual words or phrases here	Tone..you are selecting individual words or phrases here
Symbols…make sure you have at least 4	Make sure you have at least 4

Romaticism Vocabulary Important concepts and terms (class handout) Quiz on Monday, December 2

1. didactic- adjective meaning something that is meant to teach

2. picturesque-adjective- visually attractive, especially in a quaint or pretty style.

3. sublime- Noun- something that elevates to a high degree of moral or spiritual purity or excellence.

4. awe- noun- a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.

*5. epiphany- noun- a usually sudden manifestation or perception of the essential nature or meaning of something (2) :  an intuitive grasp of reality through something (as an event) usually simple and striking (3) :  an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosureism 

6. kindred- (adjective)- similar, closely connected because of similar natures, tastes, or goals 

7. to writhe (verb)- to twist in pain

8. to covet (verb) - to wish for longingly

9. insurrection (n) a revolt, rebellion, or uprising against established authority

10. impetuous (adj) acting with little or no thought