Tonight we reviewed .......... Rising actions. You must have at least 3 rising actions that lead to the Climax.
Here is the outline to the essay we will write on Monday. If you still have questions or concerns - contact a tutor. Also, practice writing this essay at home. I did not assign homework because I assume that you will either practice writing this essay at home or you will spend time with a tutor ....... that is YOUR homework.
OUTLINE for Essay ..... Monday
It will be a THREE paragraph essay.
Paragraph 1: Introduction - Topic Sentence
Thesis ...... If you don't have one .... it will be OK ......... not all personal narrative essays have a thesis.
Setting: Year, Place/Location, Time of Day
Introduce main characters
Background information
Introduce Crisis
Introduce Conflict with Main Character
Paragraph 2: Rising Actions w/ Reactions
Rising Action 1 - Narrator Reaction
Did any other conflict arise for the main character?
Rising Action 2 - Narrator Reaction
Did any other conflict arise for the main character?
Rising Action 3 - Narrator Reaction
CLIMAX
Paragraph 3: Resolution / Denouement
Problem solved
What was learned?
How did the main character change?
How was life .... now ... different?
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Monday, January 26, 2015
Fill in Page 2 of Narrative Packet - Due Wednesday 1/28/15
IN Class We will - Read Karla and
Answer Questions 1-4
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Page 2 of the worksheet in the Narrative Packet:
Paragraph 1 outlines the Exposition: Setting (when, where, time of day), Introduction of Characters (main), Introduction of the Conflict in the Main Character, Introduction of the Crisis
Paragraph 2 outlines the THREE Rising Actions: PLUS ...... Climax
Paragraph 3 outlines the RESOLUTION - Problem solved + Main Character Reflection on what was learned and how the main character changed
IN Class We will - Read Karla and
Answer Questions 1-4
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Page 2 of the worksheet in the Narrative Packet:
Paragraph 1 outlines the Exposition: Setting (when, where, time of day), Introduction of Characters (main), Introduction of the Conflict in the Main Character, Introduction of the Crisis
Paragraph 2 outlines the THREE Rising Actions: PLUS ...... Climax
Paragraph 3 outlines the RESOLUTION - Problem solved + Main Character Reflection on what was learned and how the main character changed
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Wednesday January 21, 2015
Homework:
Study for Quiz Next Week - Monday
Narrative Terms + Vocabulary from Shooting an Elephant Story
Write all of this down on a piece of paper with your name on it = due next Monday.
Think of a major event that took place in your life = climax
What was the crisis?
What led up to it? rising actions
What was the resolution? Ending
Did you have any conflicts? Internal / External ....
How did you change?
What did you learn from the experience?
What was the setting? Place, Year, Time of Day
Who were the people involved in the beginning, rising actions, climax, resolution? = characters
As you start the story and begin to create the setting in your mind - think of the time of day.
Also, think about what you were thinking, feelings, seeing, smelling, hearing that day ........ Was it raining, dark, sun out ..... Did the air have a specific smell to it - were there any strange smells (animal, ocean, field of flowers, etc.)? Were there many flowers in the fields, trees, mountains, birds, fish, horses, dog, cat, etc.? Did anything TASTE strange that day? Did anything feel strange that day? Sensory (descriptive writing) Think of some similes and metaphors that may provide the reader with good comparisons. Good comparisons help bring clarity and help define the topics and subject matter.
PRINT - 2 pages - Bring to Class:
Use the following 2 page packet to create your personal narrative essay:
https://www.sbcc.edu/clrc/files/wl/downloads/StructureofaPersonalNarrativeEssay.pdf
ESL Scholarship $1000.00 - see pages off to the right on the home blog page.
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Attendance / Homework - 6 to 6:50 PM Review: Narrative Terms Peer Review Summaries Discuss Homework Due Thursday Groups: 2 similes, 2 metaphors - 7:05 to 7:40 PM Groups: Outline and Discuss the Story Individual: Write the summary to "Little Deaths." 7:40 to 8:20 PM
Narrative Terms + Vocabulary from Shooting an Elephant Story
Write all of this down on a piece of paper with your name on it = due next Monday.
Think of a major event that took place in your life = climax
What was the crisis?
What led up to it? rising actions
What was the resolution? Ending
Did you have any conflicts? Internal / External ....
How did you change?
What did you learn from the experience?
What was the setting? Place, Year, Time of Day
Who were the people involved in the beginning, rising actions, climax, resolution? = characters
As you start the story and begin to create the setting in your mind - think of the time of day.
Also, think about what you were thinking, feelings, seeing, smelling, hearing that day ........ Was it raining, dark, sun out ..... Did the air have a specific smell to it - were there any strange smells (animal, ocean, field of flowers, etc.)? Were there many flowers in the fields, trees, mountains, birds, fish, horses, dog, cat, etc.? Did anything TASTE strange that day? Did anything feel strange that day? Sensory (descriptive writing) Think of some similes and metaphors that may provide the reader with good comparisons. Good comparisons help bring clarity and help define the topics and subject matter.
PRINT - 2 pages - Bring to Class:
Use the following 2 page packet to create your personal narrative essay:
https://www.sbcc.edu/clrc/files/wl/downloads/StructureofaPersonalNarrativeEssay.pdf
ESL Scholarship $1000.00 - see pages off to the right on the home blog page.
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Attendance / Homework - 6 to 6:50 PM Review: Narrative Terms Peer Review Summaries Discuss Homework Due Thursday Groups: 2 similes, 2 metaphors - 7:05 to 7:40 PM Groups: Outline and Discuss the Story Individual: Write the summary to "Little Deaths." 7:40 to 8:20 PM
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Wednesday January 14, 2015
Homework: Read "Little Deaths" by T.H. Watkins
Link to Story: http://netclass.csu.edu.cn/NCourse/hep139/ch01_03/sample010303_6.asp.htm
1. What type of descriptive language is used in this story? Give at least one example.
2. How is this story similar to "Shooting an Elephant"? Give two examples.
3. How is this story different from "Shooting an Elephant"? Give one example.
4. In what ways are the animals' deaths "little" deaths? In what ways are they significant deaths?
5. Was the trapper justified in killing the animals because they were "varmints"? Should human needs and desire take precedence over an animal's right to live?
6. What is the difference between the trapped dog and the other trapped varmints? Why do you think Watkins described the episode with the dog at such length?
A narrative is an account of an event or a series of events. We get into touch with narrative almost every day. When you listen to a news broadcast, you are hearing a narrative. When you read a novel or short story, you are reading a narrative. When you tell your friend about your day at work, you are talking in narrative. Narrative writing in the broad sense includes stories, biographies, histories, and news items: any writing that offers an account of an event or an experience.
Task 1: Please find out the time, the place, the characters, the circumstance and the conflict in "Shooting an Elephant".
Link to Story: http://netclass.csu.edu.cn/NCourse/hep139/ch01_03/sample010303_6.asp.htm
1. What type of descriptive language is used in this story? Give at least one example.
2. How is this story similar to "Shooting an Elephant"? Give two examples.
3. How is this story different from "Shooting an Elephant"? Give one example.
4. In what ways are the animals' deaths "little" deaths? In what ways are they significant deaths?
5. Was the trapper justified in killing the animals because they were "varmints"? Should human needs and desire take precedence over an animal's right to live?
6. What is the difference between the trapped dog and the other trapped varmints? Why do you think Watkins described the episode with the dog at such length?
A narrative is an account of an event or a series of events. We get into touch with narrative almost every day. When you listen to a news broadcast, you are hearing a narrative. When you read a novel or short story, you are reading a narrative. When you tell your friend about your day at work, you are talking in narrative. Narrative writing in the broad sense includes stories, biographies, histories, and news items: any writing that offers an account of an event or an experience.
Task 1: Please find out the time, the place, the characters, the circumstance and the conflict in "Shooting an Elephant".
| Narrator's Point of View: Setting: Time: | |
| Place: | |
| Characters: | |
| Themes: | |
| Conflicts: |
| Task 2: |
Please find out the time, the place, the characters, the circumstance and the conflict in "Little Deaths".
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| Narrator's Point of View: Setting: Time: Place: Characters: Themes: Conflicts: |
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Sentence Diagramming: Worksheets w/ Answers performed in class
Diagramming Sentences Practice Sheets w_ ANSWERS _2_.pdf
Diagramming Sentences Practice Sheets w_ ANSWERS _2_.pdf
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Welcome New Students to ESL 101 - Palomar
Please take a look at the syllabus for this class off to the side where all the pages are listed. The syllabus is at the top. It clearly outlines the entire class.
HOMEWORK: Read the Story ~ Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell
Write the definitions to the following vocabulary terms: imperialism, prostrate, despotic, mahout, miry, conjurer, futility, sahib
Answer these questions on a piece of paper and bring to class: 5 W's
1. Where does the story take place?
2. When does the story take place?
3. Who is the main character? What other characters are in the story?
4. What is the main idea of the story?
5. Why is killing the elephant important to the Burmans?
** Terminology for NARRATIVE writing: http://www.kristisiegel.com/basic.htm
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Rules of Class:
1. Being on Time: If you are going to be more than 10 minutes late everyday for class - this is not the class for you. Class starts at 6 PM. If you miss something because you were late - you will need to ask your classmates for the information. If you are continuously late, I will ask to see you after class. ............ 2 Lates = 1 Absence (late = 6:10 pm). Absent = 6:30 pm
8 Absences for the entire semester are allowed to receive a passing grade.
2. Absences: There is no make up quizzes or in class writing assignments. If you are absent the night of a quiz or assignment, you will receive a 0 grade.
3. Respectful of Others: In this class, we will share many opinions and have several debates on sensitive topics. Please remember that everyone thinks and feels differently. We can agree to not agree.
4. Late Assignments: -5 points for every day the paper is late. The best score for a re-write assignment is 10 points ....... Do it right the first time!!
There are NO make up assignments; this includes in class writing assignments and quizzes. You can turn in homework late (the next day you attend class if you missed) and you can turn essays in late but points will be deducted for late essays as stated above.
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How Many Students Took ESL 55? ESL 101 is a 5 Credit Class that Transfers to CAL State
Differences and Similarities (critical/analytical thinking & why) ......
If you are wanting a class that focuses only on improving your English - this is NOT the class for you. This is a writing, reading, THINKING class that prepares you for higher education. This is not an English practice class.
How many people love Grammar Worksheets & Grammar? See Link For Practice
ESL 102 - Achieving a high grade and writing success = Skip ESL 103
ENG 100 - What that class looks like ....... 80% Literature and 20% Writing
OTHER Classes: Instructors will not tell you HOW to write the essay - they will expect you to know how to write it.
GRADES ...... A, B, C, D, F ....... W, FW, Incomplete, Drop
School Work Programs, EOPS, College Employment, Purpose of Writing Center (resumes, cover letters, etc.)
Tutoring: Writing Center, ESL Lab, Library Tutoring
MLA - Citing References
Printing - You will need to print things - create an account with the library (printing $.10)
Over View of Syllabus
Over View of Books & Types of Assignments - Deadline to Get Book 1/24/15
Over View of Blog and Blackboard
Discussion on Library Visits and Library Assignments
Out of Class Essays - Outline, Draft, Tutor - View Tutor Schedule
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Lecture: First Night
What is a sentence?
What is a paragraph? One main idea
What is an essay? One main idea with supporting ideas ...... outline on board
Purpose and Audience - Peer Reviews
“Who is going to read my paper?” and “Why am I writing this paper?”
Writing Styles - Starting with Narrative and Descriptive (define on board)
1st, 2nd, 3rd person - Pronouns
The Writing Process - 5 Steps
Transitional Words & Phrases (print out and use prior to the start of every writing)
Narrative Story Telling - Chart ....... Link with full explanations/examples: file:///C:/Users/freytag_pyramid_example.pages.pdf
HOMEWORK: Read the Story ~ Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell
Write the definitions to the following vocabulary terms: imperialism, prostrate, despotic, mahout, miry, conjurer, futility, sahib
Answer these questions on a piece of paper and bring to class: 5 W's
1. Where does the story take place?
2. When does the story take place?
3. Who is the main character? What other characters are in the story?
4. What is the main idea of the story?
5. Why is killing the elephant important to the Burmans?
** Terminology for NARRATIVE writing: http://www.kristisiegel.com/basic.htm
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Rules of Class:
1. Being on Time: If you are going to be more than 10 minutes late everyday for class - this is not the class for you. Class starts at 6 PM. If you miss something because you were late - you will need to ask your classmates for the information. If you are continuously late, I will ask to see you after class. ............ 2 Lates = 1 Absence (late = 6:10 pm). Absent = 6:30 pm
8 Absences for the entire semester are allowed to receive a passing grade.
2. Absences: There is no make up quizzes or in class writing assignments. If you are absent the night of a quiz or assignment, you will receive a 0 grade.
3. Respectful of Others: In this class, we will share many opinions and have several debates on sensitive topics. Please remember that everyone thinks and feels differently. We can agree to not agree.
4. Late Assignments: -5 points for every day the paper is late. The best score for a re-write assignment is 10 points ....... Do it right the first time!!
There are NO make up assignments; this includes in class writing assignments and quizzes. You can turn in homework late (the next day you attend class if you missed) and you can turn essays in late but points will be deducted for late essays as stated above.
*********************************************************************
How Many Students Took ESL 55? ESL 101 is a 5 Credit Class that Transfers to CAL State
Differences and Similarities (critical/analytical thinking & why) ......
If you are wanting a class that focuses only on improving your English - this is NOT the class for you. This is a writing, reading, THINKING class that prepares you for higher education. This is not an English practice class.
How many people love Grammar Worksheets & Grammar? See Link For Practice
ESL 102 - Achieving a high grade and writing success = Skip ESL 103
ENG 100 - What that class looks like ....... 80% Literature and 20% Writing
OTHER Classes: Instructors will not tell you HOW to write the essay - they will expect you to know how to write it.
GRADES ...... A, B, C, D, F ....... W, FW, Incomplete, Drop
School Work Programs, EOPS, College Employment, Purpose of Writing Center (resumes, cover letters, etc.)
Tutoring: Writing Center, ESL Lab, Library Tutoring
MLA - Citing References
Printing - You will need to print things - create an account with the library (printing $.10)
Over View of Syllabus
Over View of Books & Types of Assignments - Deadline to Get Book 1/24/15
Over View of Blog and Blackboard
Discussion on Library Visits and Library Assignments
Out of Class Essays - Outline, Draft, Tutor - View Tutor Schedule
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Lecture: First Night
What is a sentence?
What is a paragraph? One main idea
What is an essay? One main idea with supporting ideas ...... outline on board
Purpose and Audience - Peer Reviews
“Who is going to read my paper?” and “Why am I writing this paper?”
Writing Styles - Starting with Narrative and Descriptive (define on board)
1st, 2nd, 3rd person - Pronouns
The Writing Process - 5 Steps
Transitional Words & Phrases (print out and use prior to the start of every writing)
Narrative Story Telling - Chart ....... Link with full explanations/examples: file:///C:/Users/freytag_pyramid_example.pages.pdf
| Freytag's Pyramid1. Exposition: setting the scene. The writer introduces the characters and setting, providing description and background. 2. Inciting Incident: something happens to begin the action. A single event usually signals the beginning of the main conflict. The inciting incident is sometimes called 'the complication'. 3. Rising Action: the story builds and gets more exciting. 4. Climax: the moment of greatest tension in a story. This is often the most exciting event. It is the event that the rising action builds up to and that the falling action follows. 5. Falling Action: events happen as a result of the climax and we know that the story will soon end. 6. Resolution: the character solves the main problem/conflict or someone solves it for him or her. 7. Dénouement: (a French term, pronounced: day-noo-moh) the ending. At this point, any remaining secrets, questions or mysteries which remain after the resolution are solved by the characters or explained by the author. Sometimes the author leaves us to think about the THEME or future possibilities for the characters. You can think of the dénouement as the opposite of the exposition: instead of getting ready to tell us the story by introducing the setting and characters, the author is getting ready to end it with a final explanation of what actually happened and how the characters think or feel about it. This can be the most difficult part of the plot to identify, as it is often very closely tied to the resolution. ** Terminology for NARRATIVE writing: http://www.kristisiegel.com/basic.htm  |
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