Today's class was all about analysis. We started the most important, and probably the most difficult, part of the research paper. After DEAR time, we began the process of analyzing our quotes. Here's what we discussed:
In order to analyze a quote, it is necessary to have two parts:
1. Explain the quote.
Example: Just like we did for Shakespeare, take each sentence of your quote and translate it. What is the quote saying?
2. Analyze the quote.
Example: How does this quote show the benefits or harms of social media? What are the effects of this outcome?
On the back of your index cards, you can use these sentence starters to get you going:
For the first part, use "This means that..."
For the second part, use "This shows that social media is beneficial/harmful to _______ because..."
These sentence starters will allow you to properly analyze your quotes by being specific and detailed. Remember, the harder you work on this over the weekend, the easier your job will be in the end. As Mr. Hannah and I said in class, this is the most difficult part of the research paper because it's making you think, and think hard. Everything after this is downhill. So do the work, and do it now!
Remember, these quotes are due Tuesday so you have an extra day to work on them; however, if you feel like your analysis is weak, get them done earlier, so that on Monday you can show them to me or Mr. Hannah and we can advise you where to go from there so you'll be ready to go on Tuesday. Take advantage of this opportunity!
Also remember (last one I promise), you need to read all of Chapter 1 of Night by Monday. We'll be going over what you read. I may even be feeling a little POPPY.
Have an excellent weekend and please email me or Mr. Hannah if you have any questions.
DEETS:
In-class:
--DEAR
--Index Card Analysis
HW:
--Analyze ALL your index cards (due Tuesday)
--Read Chapter 1 of Night
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