Shifting from Research to Prewriting

Feeling frustrated or confused after yesterday’s class?

The hope is at the end of class you’ll feel like this (besides it is such a beautiful day):

Now we have finished the research process we are now moving onto the prewriting phase of the

essay.

Prewriting entails two parts:

1. Essay Brainstorm

2. Outline

Essay Brainstorm

• The essay brainstorm is a chance for you to organize ideas in a logical way so we can write about it.

Consider the Subtopics: Define, Describe, Evaluate

You need to generate your ideas around our three subtopics:

1. Define: What is the topic?

2. Describe: What does the topic look like or what does it do?

3. Evaluate: How can you apply the topic to the outside world? How you can apply this knowledge to make good choices?

Use Ms. Robin’s Task Sheet to Guide You

If you fall into A Category:• Define: Topic• *Describe: Symptoms Types

Evaluate:Treatment PreventionIf your fall into the B category:• Define: Define• Describe: Benefits Drawbacks Effects• Evaluate: Action Plan

So, how do I apply this to the Brainstorm? Example 1: Disease

If my topic was measles, I need to include six subtopics that include Define, Describe, Evaluate:

Six original Subtopics: Definition of TopicSymptoms, Types, TransmissionTreatment, PreventionThree Subtopics:Define: Definition of TopicDescribe: Symptoms, Types, Transmission Evaluate: Treatment, Prevention

So, how do I apply this to the Brainstorm? Example 2: Disorder

If my topic was bipolar disorder, I need to include six subtopics that include Define, Describe, Evaluate:

Six original Subtopics: Definition of Topic

Treatment, Prevention, Prevalence, Health Effects

Three Subtopics:

Define: Definition of Topic

Describe: Diagnosis, Prevalence, Health Effects

Evaluate: Treatment, Prevention

So, how do I apply this to the Brainstorm? Example 3: Activity

If my topic was Yoga, I need to include six subtopics that include Define, Describe, Evaluate:

Six original Subtopics: Definition of TopicTypes, Background/History, Practice, Health

Effects, Action PlanThree Subtopics:Define: Definition of TopicDescribe: Types, Background/History, Health

Effects Evaluate: Practice, Action Plan

The Steps to make your Brainstorm

Step 1: Choose Six Subtopics, using Ms. Robin’s task sheet, that include topics relating to: Define, Describe, Evaluate.

Step 2: Take your Six Subtopics group them together into categories of Define, Describe, Evaluate

Task 1

Work with your neighbor and do one of the following:

1. Help each other organize your brainstorm.

2. Give a Tellback how you organized your Brainstorm.

3. Discuss how your Brainstorm can be converted into an Outline.

The Outline

Once you have completed your Brainstorm you are ready to create an Outline.

The Organization of Your Essay

I. Intro Paragraph: Includes Hook, Thesis, Subtopics

II. Subtopic 1: Define Topic

III. Subtopic 2: Describe Topic

IV. Subtopic 3: Evaluate Topic

V. Conclusion: Restate Thesis, Subtopics, and So What?

Whoa…Isn’t this essay 4 – 6 pages.

• How do you make a 5 paragraph essay 4 – 6 pages?

• Remember our friends: Describe, Define, Evaluate?

Three Subtopics to Six Subtopics.

• Using your Brainstorm you categorized six subtopics to three.

• This means each subtopic can be more than one paragraph.

Three Subtopics to Six Subtopics: Example

Intro: paragraph 1Define Topic: paragraph 2Describe Topic:-Symptoms: paragraph 3-Diagnosis: paragraph 4-Risks: paragraph 5Evaluate Topic:-Treatment: paragraph 6-Prevention: paragraph 7Conclusion: paragraph 8

Remember the In-Text Citations

• Because this essay includes 5 sources, you need 5 in-text citations.

In-Text Citations: References to your sources within your essay.

MLA Citations: References in your Works Cited Page.

*Remember all citations in the essay have to be in your Works Cited Page

What does that look like?

• Hook: Citation 1

• Define: Citation 2

• Describe: Citation 3

• Evaluate: Citation 4

• So What?: Citation 5

Can you have more than 5 citations? Yes, but make sure all sources are in your Works Cited Page.

Convert your research question into a statement.

• Research Question: How does one who suffers from asthma treat the problem and live a healthy lifestyle.

• Thesis: People who suffer from asthma can treat the problem and live a healthy lifestyle.

Your Task 2:

1. Complete your Brainstorm.

2. Use your Brainstorm and your notes to work on your outline.

3. Your brainstorm and outline are due on Monday May 19th!

Now let us check where we at now.

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