Informative Essay

September 11, 2018

Standard: 

W.11-12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. 

Obj: I can write an informative essay to examine complex ideas, concepts, and information dealing with themes in transcendental literature through effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. 

EQ: How does transcendental and anti-transcendental literature create themes dealing with identity?

Starter: 

How Far I'll Go

Connect the song to the idea of identity.

Then, consider how this song connects to one of the texts read in this unit.

Vocabulary: 

Word: Explanatory/Informative Essay

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: nonfiction writing in which the writer presents ideas, concepts, and information in an organized style.

Your Definition: 

Activity: How confident do you feel composing larger explanatory essays? Explain.

Activity: 

1.  Transcendental Informative Essay

We will go over the instructions and requirements together. 

2.  Thesis Statements

Read and take notes on creating thesis statements.

This will be helpful for the next activity. 

3.  Developing a Working Thesis

Complete the handout to create a working thesis for your essay.

You will need to decide on what THREE texts you will analyze.

Then, begin to gather potential evidence to determine your response to the question. 

Essentially, you should work from the bottom to the top. 

Closure: 

What three texts will you be using for your essay?

What questions do you have?