If you were absent today, plan to stay after school tomorrow as you missed a paragraph which takes an hour to write as you need to read and analyze the poem and create a chart before you begin.
You must bring a note that explains your absence in order to hand in your project late.
Today's assignment: In a formal paragraph of 300 to 500 words, discuss how Patrick Lane uses precise imagery to demonstrate the way the family copes with poverty in the poem, "The Macaroni Song".
You may also chose to discuss point of view, symbols, repetition, enjambement or line break and narrative elements (setting, tone, dialogue) to prove your interpretation.
Marks awarded for insight and evidence, written expression (diction and sentence variety), proper paragraph setup, and proofreading. 48 marks
You may use your handouts and a thesaurus to assist you: literary must-haves, transition lists, how to incorporate quotes.
If you use the phrase .... This shows or This proves you will get a 0. In Cole Ollis' words . . . . because that is NOT what we do.
Take time to elaborate each point so that your arguments are convincing. A passionate, persuasive tone is best.
Use our set up for the literary paragraph:
Thesis
Opinion
Example
Elaboration(1-3 sentences)
Transition
X 3
Conclude (Repeat the thesis in an emotional manner. Re-read the question to ensure that you have answered it).
Parent-teacher interviews are next Thurs, April 25 but I am unable to attend. If you know your parents would like to meet, please have them email me to set up an alternate time. I am so sorry for the inconvenience.
