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Week 2 Day 3 - Writing a Thesis Statement

• How to Write Thesis Statements

  • State the topic and purpose of the essay.

  • Example: "The Importance of Malagonlong Bridge to the people of Tayabas City."

• Include Disagreements

  • State a disagreement, then disprove it immediately.

  • Example: "While some believe Malagonlong Bridge is just an ordinary bridge, others say it can turn the city into a versatile tourist attraction."

• Turn Statements into Questions

  • Convert a sentence into a question and provide the answer.

  • Example: "Why is Malagonlong Bridge important to the people of Tayabas?"

    • Answer: "Malagonlong Bridge is one of the most important heritage sites in Tayabas City, marking the forced labor, known as 'Polo' labor, done by the people of Tayabas."

• Outline Main Points

  • Introduce main points clearly, explain how they will be backed up.

  • Example: "You can turn Malagonlong Bridge into a tourist attraction by adding some amenities to cater to visitors."

  • Importance: Gives readers a clear idea of the essay's discussion.

Week 3 Day 1 - Informative Writing

• Definition of Informative Writing

  • Aims to educate readers by providing straightforward information, facts, and details on a specific topic.

• Types of Informative Essays

  • Process Essay: Step-by-step explanation (e.g., How to Travel Solo Successfully).

  • Definition Essay: Detailed explanations of concepts (e.g., love).

  • Cause and Effect Essay: Explains links between events (e.g., cyberbullying).

  • Opposing Sides Essay: Discusses both sides of an issue (pros and cons of the death penalty).

Week 3 Day 1 - Parts of an Informative Essay

• Introduction: Engages the reader with the topic, possibly using humor.

• Body: Contains main arguments supporting the thesis statement.

• Conclusion: Summarizes key thoughts and brings closure to the discussion.

Argumentative Essay Structure

• Key Parts:

  1. Claim: Assertion related to an issue; needs defending.

  2. Argument: Support statements for the claim.

  3. Evidence: Facts/reasons supporting the arguments.

  4. Counter Argument: Opposing viewpoints.

  5. Rebuttal: Responses to counterarguments.

  6. Conclusion: Restates claim and summarizes arguments.

Techniques for Writing Essays

• Address the Audience: Tailor writing to the audience's understanding.

• Clarify Purpose: Make clear the essay’s goal.

• Drafting: Make a rough outline before formal writing.

Types of Argument Claims

• Fact: Statements that can verify truth or untruth.

• Value: Significance or meaning of the argument.

• Cause and Effect: Identifies problem causes and effects.

• Definition: Explains terms/ideas.

• Policy: Advocates actions post-reading.

Literary Criticism Approaches

• Feminist Criticism: Focuses on gender relationships, advocates equality; examines male-dominated cultures.

• Marxist Criticism: Analyzes power struggles and class differences within narrative context.

• Formalism: Focuses on literary form, structure, devices used in literature.

Sound Devices in Poetry

• Rhyme: Matching vowel sounds at the end of lines.

• Repetition: Repeating phrases or structures.

• Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds.

• Alliteration: Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

• Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds.

Symbolism and Imagery

• Imagery: Appeals to senses to enhance understanding.

• Examples:

  • Sight: "The tree spread its gigantic, sun-flecked shoulders."

  • Taste: "The tree's leaves tasted bitter, like unroasted coffee beans."

  • Touch: "The tree felt smooth as sandstone."

  • Sound: "The forest was hushed, resounding with echoes."

  • Smell: "The sweet aroma of the freshly baked cookies."

• Symbolism: Uses symbols to convey deeper meanings.

• Personification: Attributes human qualities to inanimate objects.