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PLEASE CHECK THE "ADDITIONAL SUPPORT MATERIAL" PAGE IF YOU NEED HELP IN WRITING YOUR ESSAY!

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=PLEASE NOTE := ->You must use appropriate language, constructive feedback, no profanity, short forms (except in your notes). Standard English is a MUST. ->Any file you upload to this wiki MUST have the name format of "Your Name_File Name_Date"

= //﻿// //THE CHRYSALIDS// ESSAY = =YOUR TASK: = **1.** You are to write a 5 paragraph essay on one of the following topics about //The Chrysalids//.

Click to View Possible Topics.

**2.** Get your topic approved by Mr. Ahumada.

**3.** You are asked to develop a thoughtful thesis.

4.By reviewing the novel and/or your notes, find several incidents or examples that support your topic. **5.**Download the and write these examples down. (Your examples can be direct or indirect quotations and must be accompanied by a page number.)

in your essay.
 * 6. ** Pick the three examples that you can best write about. Each example will form a separate paragraph

**7.** Decide the order of your paragraphs following the 2, 3, 1 model. (Weakest to Strongest)

**8.** Complete the essay outline provided for you. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This must be handed in to Mr. Ahumada in paper, as well as online, and evaluated before you start writing your <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">rough draft.


 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">9. ** Write your rough draft. __Your good copy will not be evaluated unless you hand in a written rough copy.__


 * 10.** You must upload or copy paste your rough draft onto the page you have created no later than April 5th, 2011.

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">YOUR TASK IN A GROUP: =

Each student needs to choose a highlighter color for editing purposes. Example: Person 1: This is your Essay Person 2: Introductory Paragraph Person 3: Body Paragraphs Person 4: Concluding Paragraph
 * 1.** You are divided into groups of four. In these groups, each student is asked to edit one section of the essay.

When you are done editing, you are asked to answer two questions. One of these questions corresponds to the section of the essay you edited while the other asks you about the overall impression of the essay.

The questions are as follows: (Copy them onto your page for your group members)

Person 1 - Introduction Paragraph 1.Does the introduction paragraph grab your attention? Does it anticipates an insightful thesis? 2.How strong is the development of the argument for the whole essay?

Person 2 - Body Paragraphs 1.How well are the quotations integrated and analysed? Have they been chosen with care and taken from a variety of chapters? 2.How strong is the development of the argument for the whole essay?

Person 3 - Concluding Paragraph 1.Does the conclusion include a reworded thesis, summary. 2. Does the conclusion have a memorable ending? 3.How strong is the development of the argument for the whole essay?

__**AND FINALLY**__ You are also asked to upload it to this wiki under the name "Your name_Final_March12.doc"
 * 2.** Write your good copy according to MLA format and guidelines and Hand In to Mr. A.

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">EVALUATION: = Click to view the

You are evaluated on the process by which you finish this essay, not just the end product. You **__cannot__** leave this assignment for the last minute. Your group members work depends on your cooperation and time-management.

Keep in mind that you need to upload any files or any tasks you do on to your page. Your page MUST include the following subsections:

1.Your Name 2. An Approved Topic and Thesis 3. Supporting Points **(textual evidence in point form**) 4. Essay Outline 5. First Draft of your Essay 6. Peer Comments 7. Good Copy in MLA format

Thesis: People with differences are destroyed for their differences yet their differences do not harm anyone else,

=<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">FEEDBACK: = When you arefinished your Good Copy, you are required to visit the "Feedback" page and answer the questions listed.