Don Quixote Writing Review

Adventures of Don Quixote

Unit 4, Lesson Review

Unit Project

In what ways are Don Quixote and
Sancho similar to and different from
one another?

“Don Quixote is ________ but Sancho is ________.”

“One difference between Don Quixote and Sancho is
_______________.”

“One way in which Don Quixote and Sancho differ is that Don Quixote
_________ , whereas Sancho _________.”

Think-Pair-Share

Elements of Fiction

The plot refers to the events that happen in the
story.

The setting is where and when the story takes
place.

The characters are the people and animals
(maybe) that are part of the story.

The conflict is a problem that the main character
(protagonist) faces.

The theme is the message the author is trying to
communicate to the reader.

Elements of Plot

The plot refers to the events that happen in the story.

The setting is where and when the story takes place.

The rising action is the part of a story when the main conflict, or
problem, unfolds and starts to create interest, or builds tension or
suspense; the rising action leads up to the story’s climax.

The conflict is a problem that the main character (protagonist)
faces.

The climax is the highest point of tension or drama in a story, or its
major turning point.

The falling action is the part of a story immediately following the
climax, when the story starts to slow down.

The resolution is the part of the story when the main conflict is
resolved.

Writing

fact

opinion

true and can be proven

thought or belief
about something

In the previous lesson you wrote
an opinion, supported it with a
reason, and identified one piece of
evidence from the text to support
the reason.

Having an Opinion with a Reason
and Evidence makes your writing
strong, like iron ORE, from which
strong metal is made.

O
R
E

Opinion

Reason

Evidence

You will write a persuasive essay
arguing whether or not you think the
actions of the main character, Don
Quixote, were justified or acceptable.

The first thing that you will need to do is to is develop a
claim.

In persuasive writing, a claim is a strong opinion that can
be backed up with a reason and evidence from the text. A
claim is introduced in the introductory paragraph, and you
defend/back up your opinion with reasons and evidence in
the body paragraphs. The claim is an important part of
persuading, or convincing, their readers to agree with
your opinion.

● 1st body paragraph

- Reason #1 to support opinion with evidence

from the text

Elements of a Persuasive

Essay

● Introduction paragraph

- Hook that introduces topic or text and states
an opinion

● 2nd body paragraph

- Reason #2 to support opinion with evidence

from the text

● Concluding paragraph

- Conclusion that persuades reader to agree

with opinion one more time and leaves
reader with final thought

Writing a Claim

Do Don Quixote’sgood intentionsjustifyhisactions?

What are good

intentions?

An intention is a goal,

purpose, or aim.

Synonyms for “good” i

“good intentions”

might be kind,

generous, caring,

considerate, etc. Some

may say “good

intentions” is the same

as meaning well.

What does justify

mean?

The definition of

justify is to show or
prove to be right or

reasonable.

What does it mean

by his actions?
When it says his

actions, it is referring
to his behavior and
the things we see
him do, to, and for
other people and

things.

The claim is the first thing on the
rubric because it is the most
important.

Hook

Topic is introduced by stating title
and author

Strong opinion about character is
stated (THESIS)

Topic sentence that states 1st
reason

Sentences that provide evidence
from text with explanation

Topic sentence that states 2nd
reason

Sentences that provide evidence
from textwith explaination

Opinion from 1st paragraph restated
in a different way

Author attempts to persuade reader
to agree
Last sentence is something for reader to
think about - why it matters.

Activity Page 5.4

Take a few minutes to review all of your answers on Activity Page 4.6, as well as think about Don
Quixote’s other adventures and consequences (the encounters with the farmer and young man, the
stagecoach and horsemen, and prisoners and guards) to decide how you will answer the prompt,
“Do Don Quixote’s good intentions justify his actions?”

because

Use Activity Page 4.6 as

evidence

Yes, Don Quixote’s good intentions
justify his actions. OR No, Don
Quixote’s good intentions do not
justify his actions.

Indirect and Direct
Characterization

We learn about characters when
we read directly (it is stated) and
indirectly (we make inferences).

Tilting at Windmills

- tilting at windmills

Tilting at windmills

Don Quixote’s attack on the windmills,
described in one of the chapters you just read,
has given rise to the expression, tilting at
windmills, where the word tilting means the
same thing as jousting or doing battle.

Don Quixote incorrectly thought that the windmills were
giant enemies. Inspired by his idealistic values and the
code of chivalry, he attacked the windmills. Despite his
good intentions, Don Quixote’s attack was useless and
he ended up being thrown to the ground.

- tilting at windmills

The expression tilting at windmills is still used
to describe when someone takes on an
impossible task, often for idealistic values or
good reasons.

Example: I argued with the airline company
that I deserved a refund when I was not able
to use my ticket the day I got sick. After talking
to three airline officials who refused to refund
my ticket, I realized I was tilting at windmills.

Verbs

For a singular subject, add -s or -es
to the verb.

Example:
The cat eats the fish.

For a plural subject, DO NOT add -s
or -es. Leave the verb alone.

Example:
The cats eat the fish.

Pronouns

words that take the place of nouns

Pronouns

Pronouns are words that take the place
of nouns. Pronouns must agree with the
verbs.

Pronouns

For words ending in ‘s,’ ‘sh,’
‘ch,’‘x,’ ‘z,’ add –es.

For words ending in ‘y,’ change
‘y’ to i’ and add –es

I dub

It flies

We jump

You go

They swim

She marches

He rushes

You sing

The activity page
references four
excerpts from
Adventures of Don
Quixote. You will use
each excerpt to write
a one-sentence
opinion about Don
Quixote based on the
actions and dialogue
described in that
excerpt.

Activity Page 4.6

Sentence Frames of Opinion Statements

Yes, I think it is a good idea for Don Quixote to attack the mule drivers
because __________.

No, I do not think it is a good idea for Don Quixote to attack the mule
drivers because __________.

Since Don Quixote wants to be a knight, it is a good reason for him to
attack the mule drivers because___________.

Just because Don Quixote wants to be a knight, it is not a good
reason to attack the mule drivers because ____________ .

From the text, it is clear that Don Quixote’s choice to attack the mule
drivers based on his desire to be a knight is a good decision because
___________.

As evidenced by the text, it is a bad decision for Don Quixote to attack
the mule drivers even though he desires to become a knight because
____________ .

Explain Unit Project: Persuasive
Essay

1.We have learned about the character Don Quixote through his dialogue (what he says or
thinks) and his actions (what he does and how he responds to others).

2.You will write a persuasive essay arguing whether or not Don Quixote’s actions are justified or
acceptable.

3.To argue in writing means to present an opinion in a reasoned, logical way.

4.The purpose of this persuasive essay is to persuade,or convince someone else that your opinion
is right.

5.You will support your opinion using examples or evidence from the text.

Components of a
Persuasive Essay

A persuasive essay is made up of
several paragraphs with the following elements:

1.Introduction

2.Body Paragraph #1

3.

Body Paragraph #2

4.Conclusion

Components of a Persuasive Essay

Conclusion

1.Restate your claim.

2. Review key points of your

argument

3. Final thought to leave your reader

thinking.

Body Paragraph #1 -

-Topic sentence with reason #1 to support your claim.

-Evidence - quote from the book

-Explanation of the evidence.

Body Paragraph #2 -

-Topic sentence with reason #2 to support your claim.

-Evidence - quote from the book

-Explanation of the evidence.

Essay Title

-
-

Introduction

1. A hook or lead

2.BRIEFLY Introduce the

book; title, author, plot

3, State your claim -

opinion

Introduction

Body
Paragraph #1

Body
Paragraph #2

Conclusion

-
-

Introduction

1. A hook or lead

2.BRIEFLY Introduce the

book; title, author, plot

3, State your claim -

opinion

Body Paragraph #1 -

-Topic sentence with reason #1 to support your

claim.

-Evidence - quote from the book

-Explanation of the evidence.

Conclusion

1.Restate your claim.

2. Review key points of your

argument

3. Final thought to leave your reader

thinking.

Ironic means the direct opposite of what one expects to happen
actually occurs. There are different types of irony, including
verbal and situational.

What do you think
situational irony
means?

What do you
think verbal
irony means?

Modeling the introductory paragraph

Today we will draft the introductory paragraph of your
persuasive essays. You already drafted an opinion stating a
claim that will be supported in your persuasive essay. Now,
you will incorporate that claim in the introductory paragraph
as the last sentence. .

Remember:
A Thesis statement is a provable arguable claim.

Introductory Paragraph

This paragraph should first include a lead or hook. A lead of hook is the first sentence of an
essay that effectively grabs the reader’s attention and gives the reader some sense of what the
essay will be about. Let’s look at this paragraph and point our the hook/lead:

The lead/hook
in this paragraph
grabs the reader’s
attention by
asking a question.

Introductory Paragraph

These sentences briefly introduce the reader to the text by providing
the title of the text, the author’s name, and few details about the story.

CLAIM

Draft the Introductory Paragraph