IMPORTANT: marking period 1 grades close at 3 pm on Thursday.
Third period- in class Chromebooks
Sixth and Ninth periods- library...all work is due by the close of class on Thursday. Work received after this time is worth 50 points as a writing grade. You, of course, can work on your essay outside of class. Those receiving extended time may send the essay over the weekend. There is no additional class time.
The essays should be shared with me through google docs: 2006630@rcsd121.org or send by email: dorothy.parker!@rcsdk12.org
ASSIGNMENT: copy below / class handout; as well, there is a sheet of transition words. USE THEM
“My Last Duchess” by Robert Browning
Due at the close of class on Thursday, November 9. Note that the marking period
closes on Thursday, November 9. With the exception of those who receive
extended time, no work will be accepted after this time. Those who receive
extended time, will have the weekend to send the work along. There will be no
additional class / computer time. You may, of course, work on your essay
outside of class. Grades will be submitted over the weekend. New quarter begins
on Monday, November 13.
Essay topic: How is the character of
the Duke communicated
in the dramatic monologue “My Last
Duchess” by Robert Browning?
Think about the following: denotation
vs connotation (what is said vs what is communicated); his diction (word choice
/ skill in speech); how power and control is conveyed; his seeming honesty;
hints he gives; his authoritative tone (stooping); how he treats his audience
Mechanics: begin by jotting down and outline. How are you
organizing your thoughts? What is your thesis?
(look to the question!) What points are you going to discuss?
minimum 5
paragraphs
minimum 400
words
typed
MLA heading
Weave in textual evidence / cite lines. Remember that in your introduction, you will
have a hook, a thought-provoking statement of a couple of sentences that will
entice your reader into wanting to read your essay. (patriarchy / relationship
men and women / consider the setting / time frame). Follow this with a clear
thesis statement that will lay out what you will be expanding upon in the next
three paragraphs. Read your question again; then think about what points you
want to explore in detail. Don’t forget
to introduce the Duke and his objective, including three aspects of his
personality that are used to make this happen.
In each of
your three body paragraphs, you will explore one of the topics from your
introduction. There will be several supporting examples within each paragraph
that are woven into your sentences. Do not forget that each paragraph must have
an analysis statement that explains how or why the topic you are exploring is
significant. Think about what specifically is the setting / situation where
this is conveyed? How do other characters within the poem respond and how does
the Duke react?
Conclusion: What may one take away from understanding the Duke’s
character and the strategies he uses to attain his goal? Consider if his
actions are unique. How are they reflected in the larger world, both in terms
of personal relationships? Political and social issues? (Some
Grammar notes:
Transitions and conclusions: check the handout..VERY IMPORTANT!
No I, We, the reader…keep factual, objective, impersonal…you are
presenting evidence to support your thesis and draw a conclusion.
No non-standard language—a “gonna” “wanna” b/ c or & is an automatic C. These are always
unacceptable in a formal essay.
Avoid contractions
Remember the difference: their / there / they’re- this last one will
not be used, as it’s an abbreviation.
Check for capitalization, subject verb agreement, verb tense agreement,
and, of course; for punctuation. Comma
and semi colon usage.
Have you sentence variety?
Citation information: After the first line in which you quote, write
(Browning line (s) number; after the first time, you need only put the line (s)
number at the end of the sentence. REMEMBER to use line breaks in you essay!
On a separate sheet, create a WORKS CITED, under which look up a copy
of the poem and use citation machine to create a correctly. We use MLA format
in ELA classes.
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Transitional words
Agreement / Addition / Similarity
in
the first place
not
only ... but also
as
a matter of fact
in
like manner
in
addition
coupled
with
in
the same fashion / way
first,
second, third
in
the light of
not
to mention
to
say nothing of
equally
important
by
the same token
|
again
to
and
also
then
equally
identically
uniquely
like
as
too
|
moreover
as
well as
together
with
of
course
likewise
comparatively
correspondingly
similarly
furthermore
additionally
|
Opposition / Limitation /
Contradiction
although
this may be true
in
contrast
different
from
of
course ..., but
on
the other hand
on
the contrary
at
the same time
in
spite of
even
so / though
be
that as it may
then
again
above
all
in
reality
after
all
|
If
...
then
unless
when
whenever
while
because
of
as
since
while
lest
|
in
case
provided
that
given
that
only
/ even if
so
that
so
as to
owing
to
inasmuch
as
due
to
|
in
other words
to
put it differently
for
one thing
as
an illustration
in
this case
for
this reason
to
put it another way
that
is to say
with
attention to
by
all means
important
to realize
another
key point
first
thing to remember
most
compelling evidence
must
be remembered
surprisingly
frequently
significantly
|
point
often overlooked
to
point out
on
the positive side
on
the negative side
with
this in mind
notably
including
like
to
be sure
namely
chiefly
truly
indeed
certainly
surely
markedly
such
as
|
in
fact
in
general
in
particular
in
detail
for
example
for
instance
to
demonstrate
to
emphasize
to
repeat
to
clarify
to
explain
to
enumerate
especially
explicitly
specifically
expressly
particularly
|
Effect / Consequence / Result
as
a result
under
those circumstances
in
that case
for
this reason
in
effect
|
for
thus
because
the
then
hence
|
consequently
therefore
thereupon
forthwith
accordingly
henceforth
|
Conclusion / Summary / Restatement
as
can be seen
generally
speaking
in
the final analysis
all
things considered
as
shown above
in
the long run
given
these points
as
has been noted
in
a word
for
the most part
|
after
all
in
fact
in
summary
in
conclusion
in
short
in
brief
in
essence
to
summarize
on
balance
altogether
overall
ordinarily
usually
|
by
and large
to
sum up
on
the whole
in
any event
in
either case
all
in all
Obviously
Ultimately
Definitely
|
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