Background: Universal Themes
There are universal concerns and experiences that tie us together as humans - across time, place and culture. These themes find expression in the artwork and literature of various cultures.
One of the themes we are studying in Collection 4 is the often-blurred line between Friends and Enemies: Frienimies, as you guys have taken to calling it.
From Irish snipers on rooftops, to soldiers in the 1950s Korean conflict, loyalties become divided between duty and honor, and family and friendships.
Writing Workshop Part 1: Pre-Write
Use the graphic organizer I've handed out (or print out this one) and fill out the following informational chart (add two rows at the bottom - add rows E and F).
Fill it out with this information:
Fill it out with this information:
The Sniper . Cranes
Main Character:
Character's Conflict:
Character's Motives:
What Character Learns:
How Conflict is Resolved:
Statement of Theme:
Fill in your organizer, and show me your work before continuing.
Writing Workshop Part 2: Comparing Themes Across Different Works
Now it's time to compare and contrast the themes of Sniper and Cranes.
Step 1: Gather information. Done! We just did this with our graphic organizer. Nice ...
Step 2: Meet the Block Method. This is where you first write a paragraph about one story, then write a second paragraph about the second story. The paragraphs sit on top of each other, like blocks. You build your essay like you are building a story out of Legos.
So your essay will follow this format:
Introduction: First tell the reader what works you are comparing - title, author, background info, etc. Also, start out with your thesis statement in this first intro paragraph.
Body: Write on The Sniper (block 1), then write on Cranes (block 2). Use your guide! Each "block" should contain:
Main Character
Character's Conflict
Character's Motives
What Character Learns
How Conflict is Resolved
Statement of Theme
**note on theme - you need a full sentence: themes can't be summed up adequately with a single word.
Conclusion: Sum up your major points, and introduce a new thought.
Tips: Provide examples, details and quotations to support your thesis.
Editing Process: When you are done writing, turn in your paper and begin the peer editing process. We are going to swap papers with each other, and grade according to our checklists.
Turn in your work: Once our final paper is written, turn in three things to me:
Your 1. graphic organizer
2. edited copy
3. final copy - all stapled together.
(all ideas taken from your Holt textbook; see page 260 and 280 for clarification/magnification).
Character's Conflict:
Character's Motives:
What Character Learns:
How Conflict is Resolved:
Statement of Theme:
Fill in your organizer, and show me your work before continuing.
Writing Workshop Part 2: Comparing Themes Across Different Works
Now it's time to compare and contrast the themes of Sniper and Cranes.
Step 1: Gather information. Done! We just did this with our graphic organizer. Nice ...
Step 2: Meet the Block Method. This is where you first write a paragraph about one story, then write a second paragraph about the second story. The paragraphs sit on top of each other, like blocks. You build your essay like you are building a story out of Legos.
So your essay will follow this format:
Introduction: First tell the reader what works you are comparing - title, author, background info, etc. Also, start out with your thesis statement in this first intro paragraph.
Body: Write on The Sniper (block 1), then write on Cranes (block 2). Use your guide! Each "block" should contain:
Main Character
Character's Conflict
Character's Motives
What Character Learns
How Conflict is Resolved
Statement of Theme
**note on theme - you need a full sentence: themes can't be summed up adequately with a single word.
Conclusion: Sum up your major points, and introduce a new thought.
Tips: Provide examples, details and quotations to support your thesis.
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look! look! pay attention here!
Story should be structured like:
Intro
Sniper block
Cranes block
Conclusion
Editing Process: When you are done writing, turn in your paper and begin the peer editing process. We are going to swap papers with each other, and grade according to our checklists.
Turn in your work: Once our final paper is written, turn in three things to me:
Your 1. graphic organizer
2. edited copy
3. final copy - all stapled together.
(all ideas taken from your Holt textbook; see page 260 and 280 for clarification/magnification).
