BEST Writing Day 2

​BEST Writing Review
Transitions
Citations
Elaborating
Paraphrasing & Summarizing

​Today's Agenda

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum score you can earn on the BEST Writing?

• 10

• 12

• 50

• 100

Poll

How confident are you about taking the BEST Writing assessment next week?

• I'd rather do anything else

• I hope I'll be okay

• I think I'll be okay

• I was born ready

Multiple Choice

BEST persuasive essays require counterclaims.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

You have been asked to write an informational article on Machu Picchu for a website that focuses on travel to places of historical interest. Write an article that explains to tourists the significance of Machu Picchu as a travel destination.

What is your purpose?

• Persuade people to visit Machu Pichu

• Inform tourists about Machu Pichu

Multiple Choice

You have been asked to write an informational article on Machu Picchu for a website that focuses on travel to places of historical interest. Write an article that explains to tourists the significance of Machu Picchu as a travel destination.

Who is your audience?

• Everyone

• Students

• Tourists

• Locals

Multiple Choice

You have been asked to write an informational article on Machu Picchu for a website that focuses on travel to places of historical interest. Write an article that explains to tourists the significance of Machu Picchu as a travel destination.

What is your task?

• Letter

• Editorial

• Article

Multiple Choice

Write an essay for your school newspaper arguing whether playing video games significantly affects physical health.

What is your purpose?

• Inform

• Persuade

• Entertain

Multiple Choice

Write an essay for your school newspaper arguing whether playing video games significantly affects physical health.

Who is your audience?

• Everyone

• Students

• Parents

• Teachers

Multiple Choice

Write an essay for your school newspaper arguing whether playing video games significantly affects physical health.

What is your task?

• Essay

• Letter

Multiple Choice

Transitions are essential components of the Purpose/Structure portion of the BEST rubric.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

To show addition use a transition like:

• obviously, clearly, evidently

• as a result, because, since, so

• moreover, furthermore, also

• but, yet, although, though

Multiple Choice

To show contrast use a transition like:

• obviously, clearly, evidently

• as a result, because, since, so

• moreover, furthermore, also

• but, yet, although, however, conversely

Multiple Choice

To show emphasis use a transition like:

• obviously, clearly, especially

• as a result, because, since, so

• moreover, in additiion, furthermore

• but, yet, although, though

Multiple Choice

To show cause & effect use transitions like:

• obviously, clearly, evidently

• as a result, because, since, so

• moreover, in additiion, furthermore

• but, yet, although, though

Multiple Choice

To show clarification use transition words like:

• Similarly, likewise, equally

• Overall, basically, in other words

• For example, for instance, just as

• However, conversely, but, yet

Multiple Choice

To show examples use transition words like:

• Similarly, likewise, equally

• Overall, basically, in other words

• For example, for instance, just as

• However, conversely, but, yet

What is an in-text citation?

An in-text citation is a reference within your work. It gives information to identify the original source.

​Why do we need in-text citations?

​~To avoid plagiarism

~To inform readers of the original source

In-text citations

• Words DIRECTLY from the text in quotes

• Cite the author name and page number

• The citation goes in parenthesis at the end of the sentence

How to use in-text citations

• Introduce where the quote is coming from -

  • EX. For example, For instance,

• Place the text directly from the reading in quotation marks

• At THE END of the sentence, add the author name and page number in parenthesis

• THE PERIOD GOES AFTER THE PARENTHESIS

Multiple Choice

In-text citations include words directly from the text you are reading.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of these contains a correct in-text citation?

• "It isn’t fair, it isn’t right" Shirley Jackson

• Ms. Hutchinson was clearly in a state of panic as she screamed, "It isn’t fair, it isn’t right" (Jackson 1).

• Jackson stated "It isn’t fair, it isn’t right"

Multiple Choice

Which of these contains a correct in-text citation?

• Anticipation was in the air as, "A sudden hush fell on the crowd as Mr. Summers cleared his throat and looked at the list" (Jackson 1).

• "A sudden hush fell on the crowd as Mr. Summers cleared his throat and looked at the list"

• Anticipation was in the air as "A sudden hush fell on the crowd as Mr. Summers cleared his throat and looked at the list"

Multiple Choice

Which of these contains a correct in-text citation?

• The audience was clearly desensitized to the situation since "The people had done it so many times that they only half listened to the directions." (Jackson 1).

• The audience was clearly desensitized to the situation since "The people had done it so many times that they only half listened to the directions".

• The audience was clearly desensitized to the situation as evidenced by the fact that, "The people had done it so many times that they only half listened to the directions" (Jackson 1).

Explaining your evidence (elaboration)

• Without DIRECTLY saying you're explaining it, explain how this quote supports your claim

• It should connect your evidence to your topic sentence/claim from your thesis

• The explanation should happen immediately after the quote

• Ex: This reflects, this shows, this signifies, Essentially...
  

What are the items used for MLA in-text citations?

1. "Quotation marks around the quoted text"
   For example, "...research suggests children need ten hours of sleep"

2. (Author's Last Name & Page Number).

Example: (Brady 12).
*If you are unsure as to who to credit as a source, you can use (Source 1).

What's the Difference??!!

Quoting---involves copying short sentences or passages from the original text word-for-word places copied wording within “quotation marks” 

Paraphrasing---involves putting a section of a text into your own words changes the words and phrasing of the original text, but keeps the original meaning of the text

Summarizing---involves stating the main ideas and findings of a text into your own words presents a general overview, so is usually much shorter than the original text

source credit: https://writingcenter.ashford.edu/quoting-paraphrasing-summarizing

Paraphrasing---keep the same meaning of the original text, using different words

Example:

Silliness is using someone's items without consent---and being mad when you get into trouble (Ling 20).
Summarizing---state the main parts using your words, giving a brief version
Example:

Ling discusses the ludicrous way people become upset when they are punished for borrowing with asking (Ling 20).

Let's Sum It Up!!!!

• "It is ridiculous to borrow someone's items without them knowing, and becoming enraged when you're reprimanded for stealing" (Ling 20).---Direct Quote

• Absurdity is using someone's items without consent---and being mad when you get into trouble (Ling 20).---Paraphrased

• Ling discusses the ludicrous way people become upset when they are punished for borrowing with asking (Ling 20). ---Summarized

Open Ended

What are ANY areas of individual concern that I can assist you with during our class period?

​1. Put your name on top of prompt
2. PAT the prompt (purpose, audience, task)
3. Read each of the sources, highlighting anything that MIGHT be useful as evidence in your essay
4. Develop a thoughtful thesis statement
5. Complete an essay outline on your packet

*If you have extra time, please work towards earning your trophy in Exact Path before 4/7.

​Today's Task DUE TODAY!