English/Composition

Catalina PeraGrade 9

Period 5-7

Commentary

Definition

• Thoughts

• Opinions

• Ideas

• Conclusions

• Theories

Strong Evidence

• Character’s Perspective

• Deciphers emotions

• Analyzes why

• Makes prediction

Example

“Through this, it is clear that Juliet feels alone and helpless; perhaps even

unwanted and confused. These combined feelings make her yearn for relief from the

pressure imposed by society and her parents, even if the only relief is death.

Death is an ultimate tragedy; she is showing signs of nearing a catastrophe.”

Example

“Through this, it is clear that Juliet feels alone and helpless; perhaps even

unwanted and confused. These combined feelings make her yearn for relief from the

pressure imposed by society and her parents, even if the only relief is death.

Death is an ultimate tragedy; she is showing signs of nearing a catastrophe.”

Character’s Feelings

Example

“Through this, it is clear that Juliet feels alone and helpless; perhaps even

unwanted and confused. These combined feelings make her yearn for relief from the

pressure imposed by society and her parents, even if the only relief is death.

Death is an ultimate tragedy; she is showing signs of nearing a catastrophe.”

Character’s Thoughts

Example

“Through this, it is clear that Juliet feels alone and helpless; perhaps even

unwanted and confused. These combined feelings make her yearn for relief from the

pressure imposed by society and her parents, even if the only relief is death.

Death is an ultimate tragedy; she is showing signs of nearing a catastrophe.”

Prediction

Essential Skill 5: Evidence

Definition

• Supporting statements

• Background information

• Definitions

• Facts

• Proof

Proper Example

“Her extreme despair is demonstrated when she states, ‘…If everything else fails, at least I have the power to take my own

life.’ (Act 3, Scene v, Page 69), showing just how far she has been driven in terms of

irrationality.”

Proper Example

“Her extreme despair is demonstrated when she states, ‘…If everything else fails, at least I have the power to take my own

life.’ (Act 3, Scene v, Page 69), showing just how far she has been driven in terms of

irrationality.”

Proper Example

“Her extreme despair is demonstrated when she states, ‘…If everything else fails, at least I have the power to take my own

life.’ (Act 3, Scene v, Page 69), showing just how far she has been driven in terms of

irrationality.”

Lead-in

Proper Example

“Her extreme despair is demonstrated when she states, ‘…If everything else fails, at least I have the power to take my own life.’ (Act 3, Scene v, Page 69), showing just

how far she has been driven in terms of irrationality.”

Quote

Citation

Proper Example

“Her extreme despair is demonstrated when she states, ‘…If everything else fails, at least I have the power to take my own

life.’ (Act 3, Scene v, Page 69), showing just how far she has been driven in terms of

irrationality.”

Weaker Evidence

“During their conversation, Juliet laments, ‘...Give me some advice about the current

situation. Or watch. Caught between these two difficulties, I’ll act like a judge with my bloody

knife. I will truly and honorably resolve the situation that you can’t fix…I want to die if what you say isn’t another solution.’ (Act 4, scene I,

Page 69).”

Weaker Evidence

“During their conversation, Juliet laments, ‘...Give me some advice about the current

situation. Or watch. Caught between these two difficulties, I’ll act like a judge with my bloody

knife. I will truly and honorably resolve the situation that you can’t fix…I want to die if what you say isn’t another solution.’ (Act 4, scene I,

Page 69).”

Lead-in

Edited Evidence

“During their conversation, Juliet laments her situation, stating, ‘...Give me some advice about the current situation. Or watch. Caught between these two difficulties, I’ll act like a judge with my bloody knife. I will truly and honorably resolve the situation that you can’t fix…I want to die if

what you say isn’t another solution.’ (Act 4, scene I, Page 69).”

Edited Evidence

“During their conversation, Juliet laments her situation, stating, ‘...Give me some advice about the current situation. Or watch. Caught between these two difficulties, I’ll act like a judge with my bloody knife. I will truly and honorably resolve the situation that you can’t fix…I want to die if

what you say isn’t another solution.’ (Act 4, scene I, Page 69).”

Reflection

Victories

Honors Freakonomics

Paper

Analyzing Poetry

Struggles

Templating

Annotating Factual Articles

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