Wednesday 10/21/15 ~ Do you know how to check a paragraph?

*EQ: Are you leading the Fishbowl Discussion tomorrow?
*EQ: Does the quote "speak for itself" in your writing? 

Journal 24: TIED Paragraph Notes

Topic Sentences	T: The topic sentences lets the reader know what your subject is and what you are going to prove.  Never use "I" or talk about the essay/paragraph in this sentence.
Introduce Evidence	I: After the topic sentence, you should introduce  the context of your evidence (or quote).
Evidence          (this could be a quote           or logical reasoning)	E: In a Literary Response essay (the type we are working on), this is the quote that demonstrates your point.
Discuss (aka commentary)	D: You must discuss how the evidence is important in proving your argument as stated in the Topic sentence or Thesis. (This element ties the paragraph into a circular unit in which the topic sentence is effectively proven with evidence and author commentary.)

Prompt: How would you describe the way Chacour deals with the Responsible? Is it wise?

Example TIED paragraph: 

Elias deals with the Responsible with psychological finesse from the start. When Elias writes about meeting the Responsible he explains, "Where I got the nerve I hardly knew, but I blurted, 'Let's pray together'," showing that he relied on spiritual methods to change the situation rather than his own logical reasoning (155). Chacour's seemingly illogical response reveals a deeper understanding of human nature that reason is not effective until extreme emotions have been disarmed.

Practice: Using the paragraph you wrote last night, perfect the structure to make sure that you include all four elements of a complete paragraph. Then trade and check with the person next to you.

the Knesset in Jerusalem, Israel

HW: Journal 23 (Due Block): Finish reading Ch. 11 and write a paragraph using the TIE method to include at least two quotes in the answer to ONE of these questions below. Please post this one to our google classroom.

• What kinds of risks are implied for Elias in his choice to lead a march to the Knesset (Israel's legislature located in its capitol, Jerusalem)?
• How has Elias changed in Chapter 11? 
• Why does Bishop Raya refuse to lead the march? How is he correct? Do you believe the march was successful?