Writing Workshop December 2018

Name:____________________________________ Teacher: ________________Period: ____________

WHO WHEN WHERE

Individual December 10th-21th Computer labs + Library
DUE: Turnitin.com Jan 4th @ 11:59 PM +Classroom
(Online submission only)
WHY WHAT
Writing is an essential job skill. Writing is the primary basis upon which To persuade or convince others to
one’s work, learning, and intellect will be judged- in college, in the work watch (or not watch) a particular
place and in the community. Writing equips us with communication and dystopian movie through a
thinking skills and makes our thinking and learning visible and persuasive movie critique.
permanent.

Previous Knowledge: Persuasive techniques in Propaganda, thesis statements, how to write an outline

Calendar of events:
Date Today’s Goals Today’s Focus Questions Assignment
Mon -determine the differences and similarities -How can I differentiate between Monday:
10th between Persuasive and Argumentative persuasive and argumentative writing? Persuasive and
Writing Argumentative
Writing
Tues -Apply a variety of appropriate -What is an appeal? Tuesday: Support
11th reading strategies to identify supports -How do authors use appeals to and Appeals
such as appeals in a persuasive text support their arguments?
-to identify supports such as appeals in -How can I identify appeals in a
a persuasive text persuasive text?
Wed -Analyze and critique persuasive texts -How can I identify the main idea of a Wednesday:
12th for clarity, persuasive techniques, and passage? Analyzing
overall effectiveness -How do I determine how the author Persuasion
-Submit an analysis to Turnitin.com supports their claims?
-How do I submit assignments to
Turnitin.com?
Thu -Review and construct Thesis -What is a thesis statement? Thursday: Thesis
13th Statements to support opinions on -How do you write an effective thesis Statements and
various topics statement? Outlines
-Establish a thesis statement for the -What is my opinion about the topic?
project -How will I elaborate on my opinion
-Review and complete an outline and back it up?
using a guide
Fri -Draw conclusions on why we begin -What is Turnitin.com, why do we use Friday: Drafting
14th "writing in the middle" of essays it? Body Paragraphs
-Determine what information is Why should you write an essay from
needed in a body paragraph the "inside-out"?
-Analyze multiple methods of -What should I include in a body
synthesizing materials paragraph?
-Write body paragraphs to support -How can I provide support for my
thesis statement opinions?
 Mon -Identify important elements in the -What should be included in an Monday: Drafting
17th introduction and conclusion of an introduction and a conclusion? Introduction and
essay -How do you write an introductory Conclusion
-Analyze best practices when paragraph?
constructing these elements -How do you write a concluding
-Write an introduction and conclusion paragraph?
to support the paper's body
Tue -Clarify editing symbols and their -What are editing symbols? Tuesday: Editing
18th meanings -How can I use editing symbols to edit and Proofreading
-Utilize editing symbols when editing a document? Marks
a rough draft -What else is needed to provide a peer
-Peer edit rough drafts of project edit review?
Wed -In the classroom students will be -What is the difference between a TEST
19th assessed on their understanding of phrase and a clause? Meet in the
Grammar concepts classroom
Thu -Define revision vs. editing -What is the difference between Thursday:
20th -Review editing remarks from peers revising and editing? Revision, Rubric,
and/or teacher and make necessary -How do I proceed with my paper and Review
changes after it has been peer reviewed? Citations
-Self-edit essay, including providing -How else can I ensure a successful
and revisions as needed paper?
Fri -Finalize the rough draft into a formal -How do you know when a paper is Friday: Publication
21st paper "done"? and Submission
-Use a rubric to determine further -How can I use a rubric to determine
changes (if needed) how good my paper is?
-Publish final document on -How do I turn my paper in when it is
turnitin.com done?

TURNITIN.COM Instructions
To create an account at turnitin.com, complete these steps in order:
1. Select Create Account in upper right corner.
2. Select Student under Create a New Account.
3. Your Class ID and enrollment password are:
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4. For your email, please use an email address you can reserve for school work. If you have many
email accounts, choose ONE wisely.
5. For your password, I suggest nothing too complicated or ephemeral (will go away quickly, such as a
favorite song or book title). Maybe stick to your birthday month and day.
6. For secret question, do NOT USE mother’s maiden name or last 5 SSN.
7. Select I Agree
 NC Standards covered in this Writing Workshop
W.9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning
and relevant and sufficient evidence.
A. Organize information and ideas around a topic to plan and prepare to write.
B. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an
organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
C. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths
and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.
D. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the
relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and
counterclaims.
E. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of
the discipline in which they are writing.
F. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. g.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed

In your own words, summarize what this standard is asking you to do.

L.9-10.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the 9-12 grammar continuum.
L.9-10.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
when writing; demonstrate proficiency within the 9-12 conventions continuum.
L.9-10.3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make
effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
A. Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual appropriate for the discipline
and writing type.

In your own words, summarize what these standards are asking you to do.
 Writing Assignment: Movie Critique
Definition: A movie review or film criticism analyzes and evaluates a film.

Purpose:
“The main purpose of a movie review is to inform
the reader about the film and its ideas. Seems
simple, right? Reporting all events that happen and
stating one’s opinion about them is a common
mistake that many students make. While movie
review allows writers to express their opinions
about some film or documentary, there is also the
need for the unbiased and objective approach. An
ideal review combines both.
The review determines whether someone will want
to see the movie. Even if the professor (or teacher)
assigned a specific title and film to review, one
should act like this is the perfect opportunity to
introduce the cinematography work to their lecturer.
Always assume they haven’t seen it before. As a
result, it becomes easier to analyze events that
happened on the screen.
Film review should be detailed enough to provide
assistance in making an honest decision i.e. whether
the reader wants to see it or if they’d like it. Why is
this type of paper a common school assignment?
Lecturers want to get more insight into a student’s
critical thinking skills and the ability to report event
(one or more of them) in a manner that others
understand easily.
In addition, they want to assess the way you analyze
plot and characters. After all, movie reviews also
involve the analysis of events that happened in a
documentary or “regular” film. Reviews test writing
and vocabulary skills, adapting to different genres
and events they portray, and your capacity to sum
up some major work and report it in a cohesive,
logical, and interesting manner.” (Edusson)

Assignment (end result): You are to write a critique of the film you just viewed in which you will analyze the
production, decide who the movie’s main audience is, and if it is a successful dystopian film. You are writing it
for other teenagers to appear “on a movie critique website”. In this packet, you will find some guidelines for
writing an effective review or critique. Be sure your critique evaluates the film and IS NOT a
comparison/contrast of the book and film (if you’ve read the book). The film stands alone, and should be
critiqued as a separate piece.

Length: Minimum two pages Format: MLA

Grading Criteria:
You will be graded on how well you accomplish the following in your essay:

• Focus and structure of your essay

• Introduction:
o Presents the subject of the essay.
o Introduces the specific focus for the essay.
o References the novel, if there is one.
o Offers a clear thesis.
• Body paragraphs:
o Topic sentences are relevant to the thesis.
o Examples are pertinent to the topic sentence and to the thesis.
o Analysis and discussion are insightful.
• Conclusion:
o Sums up the key ideas of the essay.
o Offers a final appraisal of the film.
• Style/Essay uses correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Format is MLA (works cited, titles, parenthetical citations, spacing, margins, etc.).

Mastery 9-10
Focus and Essay maintains a clear,
Structure relevant and logical
organization. Essay is
organized into multiple
sections that creatively and
intelligently build up to
support a unique and complex
argument.
Thesis There is one
thesis that strongly and clearly
states a personal opinion,
identifies the
issue, and outlines
the main points to be
discussed.
Introduction Introductory section provides
a strong opening and grabs the
reader’s attention.
Body Body paragraphs begin with a
Paragraphs claim and thoroughly and
persuasively elaborate upon
reason and evidence.
Evidence Student supports their thesis
statement with
multiple clear and relevant
examples from credible
sources using quotes and
citations. Evidence
acknowledges and refutes
alternate or opposing points
of view using quotes and
citations.
Conclusion Conclusion clearly details and
freshly restates opinion
(thesis), concisely summarizes
reasons, and/or includes a call
to action.
Language Uses strong words, transitional
Choice & phrases and complex
Conventions sentences throughout.
Grammatical conventions are
followed successfully (95%
accuracy)
Citations Sources are in MLA format,
Page ABC order and on a separate
page, hanging indention, no
issues with plagiarism
MLA Format 12 Point font, Times New
Roman, Double-Spaced, 1
inch margins, Heading,
Header, etc. (95% accuracy)
Style/ Makes a provable case for the
Opinion film’s merit and analyzes what
worked and did not work in
the film. Opinion is clear,
obvious, and the same
throughout.
Total out of 100 points
Rubric:
Proficient 7-8 Developing 5-6 Insufficient 2-4 Incomplete 0-1
Essay maintains a clear, Essay maintains a Essay does not Incomplete
relevant and logical mostly clear and maintain a clear and Essay.
organization. Multiple logical organization. logical organization.
sections (groups of Simple paragraphs Simple paragraphs
paragraphs) work are used (rather than are used in a
together to form an multiple sections). disorganized manner.
argument.
The thesis statement Thesis hints at the The thesis statement Thesis is
names the topic of the issue but is unclear does not name the topic, omitted.
essay and writer’s point or omits points of is off topic or does not
of view, but is somewhat view or has no preview what will be
vague or lacks clear points to be discussed.
points to be discussed. discussed.
Introduction opens the Introduction The thesis statement No
paper well, and has all attempts to does not name the topic, introduction.
elements. introduce the paper. is off topic or does not
preview what will be
discussed..
Body paragraphs begin Body paragraphs Body paragraphs do not No body
with a claim and begin with a claim begin with a claim or paragraphs
elaborate upon reason but poorly elaborate fail to elaborate.
and evidence. upon reason and
evidence.
Student supports their Student supports Student supports their No evidence
thesis statement with their thesis thesis statement with
multiple clear and statement with some few clear and relevant
relevant examples from clear and relevant examples from credible
credible sources using examples. Evidence sources using quotes
quotes and citations. attempts to and citations. No
Evidence acknowledges acknowledge and alternate points are
and refutes alternate or refute alternate or discussed.
opposing points of view. opposing points of
view but does so
unclearly
Conclusion restates Conclusion repeats Conclusion draws new No conclusion
opinion, summarizes thesis from ideas and evidences not
most reasons, and/or introduction or only previously mentioned or
includes a call to action vaguely sums up supported in paper.
but is slightly vague. topic.
Frequently uses strong Sometimes uses Rarely uses strong Not present.
words, transitional strong words, words, transitional
phrases and complex transitional phrases phrases and complex
sentences. Grammatical and complex sentences. Grammatical
conventions are usually sentences. conventions are rarely
followed with success Grammatical followed (65%
(85% accuracy) conventions (75% accuracy)
accuracy)
Sources are in MLA but Sources are in MLA An essay is clearly No citations
there may be an error, format but contain written, but does not
ABC order or minor multiple errors, the follow MLA format
error, they are on a sources are in ABC (65% accuracy)
separate page, and no order, citations
issues with plagiarism issues = plagiarism.
Essay is mostly in MLA Essay MLA format, An essay is clearly No Format
format, with some but is missing written, but does not
concerning errors. requirements follow MLA format
(85% accuracy) (75% accuracy) (65% accuracy)
Analyzes what worked Voices an opinion Has virtually no opinion No opinion
and what didn’t in the but does not explain about the film or has an only facts
film; has an obvious in depth why things opinion that is not
Opinion. in the film worked backed up by any
or didn’t or opinion examples from the film.
changes.