Writing Notes

Dialogue

Tip #1 Dialogue tags

• a dialogue tag is the bit you put before or after the dialogue
• example he said, she asked , I replied

Tip #2 Realistic doesn't mean real 

• eliminate the ums and hesitations
• not supposed to be a transcript

Tip #3 Give the character a distimncr speech pattern

Think About:

• age 
• gender
• social background
• education level
• geographical area
• catchphrases

Tip #4 Get in late leave early

• you dont have to begin the convo at the first word and end the last
• example: when on phone do not include hi how are you

Tip #5 punctuate your dialogue correctly

• begin on a new line for each new speacker
• have double or single quotation marks
• have punctuation inside dialogue
• end dialogue line w comma if going to add more dialogue

Tip#6 In a novel dialogue should do one or all of the following

• reveal characters relationships
• move story foward
• increase tension
• develop underlying emotion of a character and their traits

Passive vs Agressive Voice

• Active voice means that the subject is doing the action
• Identify subject to help
• Ex tucker loves coffee
• Passive means that the subject is receiving the action
• Ex coffee is loved by tucker
• Coffee becomes subject but isn't doing anything
• BY= red flag
• Switching from passive to active
• Look for word by, often appears in passive sentences
• Ex the girl was attacked by the dog. Fixed: the dog attacked the girl

How to Write Body Paragraph

General info

8-11 sentence depending on number of quotes

2 quotes = 8 sent.

Begin w a topic sent

End w conclusion sentence

Must be written in 3rd person

Don't mention points you can't support

Format

Topic sent-main point

Concrete detail #1- quote w citation

Commentary #1- analysis/explanation

What is the significance of the quote, who does it support topic sent.

Commentary #2 more analysis

Concrete detail #2- 2nd quote w citation

Commentary #2- analysis/explanation

Commentary #2- more analysis

Conclusion sentence - wrap up and transition

Mla citation

Citation = author's last name

Use quotation marks around any line taken fm the text

If it is character talking so double quotation mark

Only include end punctuation if it is ? Or !

Hook Strategy Throwdown

Today in class we got in our groups and came up with a hook to use in our science write up for Romeo and Juliet using one of thy ehook strategies we have been taught. 

Essay Notes

Formatting 

• Delete prompt
• Double space

Tone

• Remove all 1st and 2nd person
• change to 3rd person
• remove ALL contractions

Tucketo Panel

What about: How to start intro for essay, strategies for science and english

PANEL NOTES

make eye contact

act like just having conversation

ENGLISH 

• Unusual fact to grab attention
• make sure relates to issue
• how book relates to topic sentence
• Also use quotes about central topic about essay
• link quote to deeper meaning 
• make sure to explain quote
• do not restate quote with own words EXPLAIN quote and deeper meaning and why it connects
• If use question make sure very strong and professional

BASIC PARAGRAPH STRUCTURE

• Hook: grab readers attention
• Transition: explanation and analysis
• significance about hook? How connect to thesis/hypothesis 

SCIENCE

• Topic sentence
• Quick facts, stats, etc
• why link to lab
• Hypothesis for sci 
• NO QUESTIONS as hook

Argumentative Paragraph notes

Claim: Your position on topic + reason

Data: quote experts, data/ #'s form a large study, info. rich (citation) MAKE SURE CREDIBLE

introduce quote

Warrant: Explain and analyze how your data supports your claim. Unpack the data 2-3 sent. (no i believe, i think..... ALWAYS third person

No you/you're instead he she scientists etc.

Counterclaim: present your opinion opposite from your own (use cue)

Rebuttal: present another piece of data (a quote from an expert or # from a study) to prove counterclaim is not as strong as your initial claim explain and analyze. explain how that data weakens counterclaim

Concluding Statement: restate your main point in diff words

Business letter notes

QUICK TIPS
-Avoid contractions
-Be polite and respectful
-Don't use slang or conversational language
-Know your audience and use appropriate tone
-"Sound confident professional and use good vocab

Online example owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resources/653/01

One inch margins
Set up

Use "block formatting"
Double space between paragraph
No slashes for date
If there is second paragraph elaborate ok reason for writing