RESPONSE TO TEXT
A response to text essay is an essay where you write about a particular aspect of a text that you have studied and show your knowledge and understanding of this aspect and why it is important or interesting.
Not all text is written. Here are two short videos. Can you respond to one?
Remember, a response to text is based on facts, not opinion.
Remember, a response to text is based on facts, not opinion.
|
|
Directions
_
1. Select a topic. Ask yourself which portions of the text stand out the most in your mind; this will lead you to a focus for your essay. Choose a topic that allows you to discuss several points in your essay; consider whether or not you could write at least three to five paragraphs about your topic before you finalize it.
2. Brainstorm about your topic. Write a list of all of the things that come to mind when you think of your topic. Include things you remember from the text as well as personal reactions to the text and any outside texts or world situations that remind you of the text.
3. Organize your ideas. Write an outline for your essay. List the main points you want to cover in your introduction paragraph and then outline three to five body paragraphs detailing each subtopic you plan to write about. Finally, write a brief description of the conclusion paragraph for your essay. Go back and copy down quotations from the text that will help you write each paragraph, along with their page numbers. This will make writing the essay faster. This is your PLANNER.
4. Write an introduction, put your outline of the body paragraphs with it, and write the conclusion. This is your DRAFT #1.
5. Write your essay. Make sure each paragraph covers specific and important information. Use proper spelling and grammar and follow the format your teacher provided for writing the essay. In each paragraph, include at least one quotation from the text as well as your explanation of why that quotation is important or how it relates to your main idea. Always relate your body paragraphs to the main idea of your paper. Remember to include any information you think is important. Then, send it out for AT LEAST 2 peer comments and write some more. This is DRAFT #2 .
6. Revise your essay. Edit out the extras and keep only the best information. Look for logical transitions. Check it for spelling and grammar mistakes. Get a proofreader/editor. Make sure that your paper flows well from one paragraph to the next and that you have made a strong statement in the introduction along with supporting statements to back it up in each body paragraph. This is DRAFT #3.
Adapted from: How to Write a Text Response Essay | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6364210_write-text-response-essay.html#ixzz26lTqcURC
2. Brainstorm about your topic. Write a list of all of the things that come to mind when you think of your topic. Include things you remember from the text as well as personal reactions to the text and any outside texts or world situations that remind you of the text.
3. Organize your ideas. Write an outline for your essay. List the main points you want to cover in your introduction paragraph and then outline three to five body paragraphs detailing each subtopic you plan to write about. Finally, write a brief description of the conclusion paragraph for your essay. Go back and copy down quotations from the text that will help you write each paragraph, along with their page numbers. This will make writing the essay faster. This is your PLANNER.
4. Write an introduction, put your outline of the body paragraphs with it, and write the conclusion. This is your DRAFT #1.
5. Write your essay. Make sure each paragraph covers specific and important information. Use proper spelling and grammar and follow the format your teacher provided for writing the essay. In each paragraph, include at least one quotation from the text as well as your explanation of why that quotation is important or how it relates to your main idea. Always relate your body paragraphs to the main idea of your paper. Remember to include any information you think is important. Then, send it out for AT LEAST 2 peer comments and write some more. This is DRAFT #2 .
6. Revise your essay. Edit out the extras and keep only the best information. Look for logical transitions. Check it for spelling and grammar mistakes. Get a proofreader/editor. Make sure that your paper flows well from one paragraph to the next and that you have made a strong statement in the introduction along with supporting statements to back it up in each body paragraph. This is DRAFT #3.
Adapted from: How to Write a Text Response Essay | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6364210_write-text-response-essay.html#ixzz26lTqcURC
Common Core Standards
|
Video:
There is no video for Standard 9, but here's a video that explains standard 5 which has helpful information on how to strengthen your writing in general.
|
Deadlines
Reading--November 26--Be prepared for a test on the reading material on this page. The test will be general content and will be based on the reading materials and videos. This has been assigned since November 12, so you've had plenty of time to do the reading and ask me any questions, either face-to-face in class or by email. BE PREPARED FOR A TEST. 10 points
Planner--December 3--label PLANNER; This document should be a a statement of your main idea (thesis) and a list of your major supporting points. These should include examples from the text and also examples drawn from your own experience.. 10 points
Draft #1--December 7--label DRAFT #1; This is your introduction, list of supporting points, and conclusion. It may be very rough, but the main ideas should be included. 10 points
Draft #2--December 14--label DRAFT #2; This should be your EXPANSION of draft #1. Remember, this is the draft where you put EVERYTHING you think might be relevant into your paper. You're going to edit out all the junk for draft #3. More, more, more!!! This draft REQUIRES at least 2 peer editors to put comments on your draft. 10 points
Draft #3--December 21--label DRAFT #3--100 POINTS; This draft will be eligible for revision after comments. You may hand it in as a REVISION if you miss the deadline, but you will not receive comments and will have only one attempt available. Revisions will be due 2 weeks after you have your graded paper returned. 100 points
Planner--December 3--label PLANNER; This document should be a a statement of your main idea (thesis) and a list of your major supporting points. These should include examples from the text and also examples drawn from your own experience.. 10 points
Draft #1--December 7--label DRAFT #1; This is your introduction, list of supporting points, and conclusion. It may be very rough, but the main ideas should be included. 10 points
Draft #2--December 14--label DRAFT #2; This should be your EXPANSION of draft #1. Remember, this is the draft where you put EVERYTHING you think might be relevant into your paper. You're going to edit out all the junk for draft #3. More, more, more!!! This draft REQUIRES at least 2 peer editors to put comments on your draft. 10 points
Draft #3--December 21--label DRAFT #3--100 POINTS; This draft will be eligible for revision after comments. You may hand it in as a REVISION if you miss the deadline, but you will not receive comments and will have only one attempt available. Revisions will be due 2 weeks after you have your graded paper returned. 100 points