Friday, October 28, Edgar Allen Poe Essay & Vocab

Objective: By the end of class, students will practice using new vocabulary and write a compare contrast essay from non fiction articles using graphic organizers and then type into google docs.

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Vocabulary worksheet

1. Work on rough draft of essay in notebooks or on graphic organizers. REMEMBER:

Opening paragraph includes the thesis statement. An example of an effective thesis statement for this essay is:

In the article, "In Poe's Final Days," the author, Kenneth Silverman suggests that Poe may have died of alcohol; however, In 'Telltale Alcohol," Dr. Benitez suggests that rabies was the cause of his demise.

2nd Paragraph - talk about the first article and the supporting details that suggest he died of Alcohol. Remember to use direct quotes for support.

3rd Paragraph - talk about Benitez article and the supporting details that suggest he died of rabies. Remember to use quotes.

Conclusion - In different words, readdress the thesis and then provide your opinion. After reviewing the evidence, what do you think? Did he die of alcohol or rabies? Why?

Rough draft should be completed by end of class.

HW - TYPE ONTO GOOGLE DOCS AND SHARE WITH ME! Essay should be double spaced and have your name and date on it! IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS SHARING, TRY IT FROM HOME! Worst case scenerios - put it on a flash, gmail it to me or print it out and bring it on Monday. No excuses.

ESSAYS DUE MONDAY! Have a nice weekend :)