EWRT 211
Class 16
In-Class Essay!
AGENDA
– Discussion: Quick
Review
– In-class essay #4
– You should have a Blue Book and
your printed outline.
– You may use a blue or black pen;
If you are writing in pencil, make
sure it is dark.
– Take your time. Reread your
essay for editing errors before
you turn it in.
Introduction Paragraph: Introduce the novel and author; name and describe the
character and his or her role in the novel.
Thesis: Describe the marginalization that you see this character experiencing and the
outcome of that marginalization. Ron is marginalized because his family is poor; this
challenge makes Ron insecure and underestimated.
Body Paragraphs
Body paragraph 1: Use, cite, and discuss quotes to support your identification of
the character’s marginalization, the outcomes/results of marginalization, and
ways in which the character responds to the marginalization.
Body paragraph 2: Analyze 1) how the character might be different if he or she
hadn’t suffered from being marginalized; AND/OR 2) ways in which the character
responds to the marginalization that you see as productive or unproductive and
why.
Body paragraph 3: Extend your insights to contemporary society; how does this
character’s marginalization compare to others you see who are also marginalized?
Conclusion: Re-emphasize your thesis. Answer the “so what?” question and/or make a
call to action.
Essay Structure
HOMEWORK
– Review: All spells and all
vocabulary:
– Learn HP Names 1-3
– Read Essay #5 prompt: In-
class essay

Ewrt 211 class 16

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    – You shouldhave a Blue Book and your printed outline. – You may use a blue or black pen; If you are writing in pencil, make sure it is dark. – Take your time. Reread your essay for editing errors before you turn it in.
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    Introduction Paragraph: Introducethe novel and author; name and describe the character and his or her role in the novel. Thesis: Describe the marginalization that you see this character experiencing and the outcome of that marginalization. Ron is marginalized because his family is poor; this challenge makes Ron insecure and underestimated. Body Paragraphs Body paragraph 1: Use, cite, and discuss quotes to support your identification of the character’s marginalization, the outcomes/results of marginalization, and ways in which the character responds to the marginalization. Body paragraph 2: Analyze 1) how the character might be different if he or she hadn’t suffered from being marginalized; AND/OR 2) ways in which the character responds to the marginalization that you see as productive or unproductive and why. Body paragraph 3: Extend your insights to contemporary society; how does this character’s marginalization compare to others you see who are also marginalized? Conclusion: Re-emphasize your thesis. Answer the “so what?” question and/or make a call to action. Essay Structure
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    HOMEWORK – Review: Allspells and all vocabulary: – Learn HP Names 1-3 – Read Essay #5 prompt: In- class essay