The Poet X- Essay Writing

The Poet X- Essay Writing

By Antonette Maye

Objective

Students will practice writing thesis statements and using MLA citations to draft their Quarter 2 essays.

Some text here about the topic of discussion

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The invention of the printing press in the 15th century allowed for much less restricted circulation of information in Europe, paving the way for the Reformation. Write the 2 points this writer used to support their point.

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The invention of the printing press in the 15th century allowed for much less restricted circulation of information in Europe, paving the way for the Reformation.

Write a title for this thesis statement.

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The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education: the internet facilitates easier access to information, exposure to different perspectives, and a flexible learning environment for both students and teachers. Write the 3 points used to support the writer's position.

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The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education: the internet facilitates easier access to information, exposure to different perspectives, and a flexible learning environment for both students and teachers.

Write a title to fit this thesis statement.

​ The spread of the internet has had a world-changing effect, not least on the world of education. (1) The use of the internet in academic contexts and among young people more generally is hotly debated. (2) For many who did not grow up with this technology, its effects seem alarming and potentially harmful. (3) This concern, while understandable, is misguided.(4) The negatives of internet use are outweighed by its many benefits for education: the internet facilitates easier access to information, exposure to different perspectives, and a flexible learning environment for both students and teachers. (5)

Study this paragraph. You will be asked questions about it in the upcoming slides.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is the introductory sentence?

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 1

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is the thesis statement?

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 1

Multiple Choice

What is this paragraph called?

• Body paragraph 1

• The Introductory paragraph

• Conclusion

• Body paragraph 2

​ In Acevedo’s poem “Whispering with Caridad Later that Day”, the distinct differences between the girls can be seen. In the back-and-forth conversation, the girls sounded like a mother and daughter discussing the “rules,” as Xiomara referred to them. Xiomara told her friend of the boy with warm arms, and Caridad cautioned her that she was “trying to protect her from herself” (Acevedo 2020). This poem shows that it was not the only religion that separated the girls’ beliefs.

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Works Cited

Acevedo, Elizabeth. The Poet X. HarperCollins. 2020.

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Write the name of the publishers and the year the novel was published.