english 11 writing/communication mr. rinka lesson #17 irony informative essay steps 5 & 6
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English 11 Writing/CommunicationMr. Rinka Lesson #17
IronyInformative Essay
Steps 5 & 6
Informative Essay on Irony
Using O. Henry’s short story “A Retrieved Reformation” write a five paragraph essay the clearly defines and illustrates the three major types of irony. Use quotations from the short story in your examples.
“A Retrieved Reformation”
#15 A Retrieved Reformation
O. Henry’s short story “The Retrieved Reformation serves as a fine example of the use of all three types of irony.
Verbal Dramatic Situational
Definition Definition Definition
Example 1 Example 1 Example 1
Example 2 Example 2 Example 2
O. Henry’s short story “The Retrieved Reformation” serves as a fine example of the use of all three types of irony.
I. Introduction A. Hook B. Background Information C. Thesis Statement: O. Henry’s short story “The Retrieved Reformation” serves as an example of the use of all three types of irony.
II. Verbal Irony Definition A. First Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as verbal irony B. Second Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as verbal irony
III. Dramatic Irony Definition A. First Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as dramatic irony B. Second Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as dramatic irony
IV. Situational Irony Definition A. First Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as situational irony B. Second Example Quotation 1. Explain context 2. Explain as situational irony
V. Conclusion A. Reword Thesis: O. Henry’s short story “The Retrieved Reformation” serves as an example of the use of all three types of irony. B. Review three types of irony. C. Strong concluding remark
Irony Example Essay
Let’s take a close look at an example essay before you make your final edits. Pay attention to the unique punctuation this essay demands.
#17 Irony Essay Example
Writing Rubric
Does the student:
use the five paragraph essay format as instructed? (20 pts.)Define each irony type?(15 pts.)use 2 quotations for each body paragraph? (20 pts.)
Writing Rubric
employ correct word usage? (10 pts.)create a variety of sentences? (10 pts.)use proper grammar mechanics? (10 pts.)punctuate & spell correctly? (15 pts.)
Content Rubric
Does the student:have a strong introduction? (25 pts.)give 2 appropriate examples for each irony type? (25 pts.)support these examples well? (25 pts.)successfully inform the reader (25 pts.)
Step #5 = Edit
Carefully go over your revised paper. It would be best to have a skilled person edit your writing, but this is not always possible. If you are editing your paper, concentrate or you’ll mentally ignore mistakes.
Editing the Essay
Spelling
Capitalization
Sentence Structure
Fragments
Comma Splices
Run-on
Punctuation
End marks
Commas
Semicolons
Colons
Quotation Marks
Italics
Subject-Verb AgreementVerb TenseActive VerbsPronoun-antecedent AgreementPronoun ReferenceDangling ModifiersMisplaced Modifiers
Editing FormatCentered TitleEndorse properlySize 12 Font Arial or Times New RomanBlack Ink1” margin all aroundDouble-space entire paper
Last Name + Page # right corner all pagesIndent all paragraphsDo not use 2nd person pronoun (you)No abbreviations or symbolsNo contractionsSpell out numbers one – tenPunctuate quotes correctly
Diaz 1
Juan Carlos Diaz
Mr. Rinka
English 1
June 1, 2012
Stress: Modern Life’s Silent Killer
Dr. Mason deals with the causes and effects of stress every day and states, “Stress is the single most deadly factor in the lives of modern
Americans” (Mason Interview). Stress is the physical, emotional and
psychological reaction to many factor in a person’s life. Stress
disrupts all aspects of a person’s life, sleeping, eating, exercising,
relaxing interacting and simply enjoying life. Stress can directly or
indirectly cause many diseases from heart attacks and strokes to
diabetes and depression (Stevens 5). For people who wants to
understand this silent killer they need to know what causes stress,
Diaz 1
Juan Carlos Diaz
Mr. Rinka
English 1
June 1, 2012
Stress: Modern Life’s Silent Killer
Dr. Mason deals with the causes and effects of stress every day and states, “Stress is the single most deadly factor in the lives of modern
Americans” (Mason Interview). Stress is the physical, emotional and
psychological reaction to many factor in a person’s life. Stress
disrupts all aspects of a person’s life, sleeping, eating, exercising,
relaxing interacting and simply enjoying life. Stress can directly or
indirectly cause many diseases from heart attacks and strokes to
diabetes and depression (Stevens 5). For people who wants to
understand this silent killer they need to know what causes stress,
Last name & Page#
Endorsement
Arial or Times New Roman font/size 12
Double-space Center the title
1” Margin
Step 6 = Final Draft/Publication
Publish a final draft “cleaning up” all mistakes and making appropriate corrections while using the proper format.
Assignment #1
Edit you Irony Essay.
Assignment #2
Write the Final Draft of your Irony Essay.
English 11 Writing/CommunicationMr. Rinka Lesson #17
IronyInformative Essay
Steps 5 & 6