Class Work
1. Let's review the sample outline:
http://www.northland.cc.mn.us/owl/Doing%20the%20definition%20essay.htm
Also see pp. 446-448 in Write Now.
2. Introductions - how will you capture the attention of your readers?
See pp. 424-426 in Write Now. Read the information. Make a bulleted or numbered list of the ten most important tips from the pages. (Five for Introductions/five for Conclusions)
http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/intro.html
Thesis: http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/thesis.html
3. Let's look at one more example of a definition paper: (Handout: May 26, 1999) This one is developed with a narrative. Think about it . . . how could you weave a story into your essay?)
4.. Let's meet the FANBOYS and learn to avoid Run-on sentences and Comma Splices. (Take Notes)
5. PowerPoint: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htm
6. Practice: # 75, 76, and #77 at: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quiz_list.htm
Homework
1. Write the draft of your Definition Essay. Bring a paper copy to class. If you prefer, you may have an electronic copy. Be sure to e-mail it to yourself so that you will have it with you. Sometimes Jump Drives skip class!
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