1. GE 117 Composition I Week 7 – Description and Illustration Essays Show….don’t Tell
2. GE 117 Composition Let’s review from Week 6: Plagiarism MLA Citations Cause-Effect Essays
3. GE 117 Composition I Plagiarism: The intentional or unintentional stealing, borrowing, or use of another author’s words, ideas, thoughts, or facts without giving proper credit to the original author and/or source. Most cases of plagiarism are unintentional and arise from students not knowing how or when to cite sources properly.
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5. Has 2 parts: In-text, parenthetical references (E.g. – (Jones 7) ) and a separate bibliography page
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7. GE 117 Composition I Week 7 Objectives Use sensory information to draft descriptive paragraphs Use principles of illustration to “Show, not, Tell”
8. GE 117 Composition I Descriptive Writing – Chapter 11 Description – Writing that makes use of and focuses on sensory details and experiences.
9. GE 117 Composition I Description There are 2 major kinds of descriptive writing: Objective and Subjective Objective: Straight forward description without an author’s feelings, thoughts, opinions. Popular in journalism and academic writing.
10. GE 117 Composition I Description Subjective: Description that is highly personal, and incorporates the author’s feelings, thoughts, and opinions. Popular in reflective pieces or character studies.
11. GE 117 Composition I Description Descriptive writing makes use of 5 senses: Sight Tastes Sounds Smells Touch Whatever we experience, we do so through our five senses….make use of them!
12. GE 117 Composition I Description Remember theses strategies for description: Focus on a Dominant Impression – the main “memory” or “image” you have. Select only the relevant details that support the Dominant Impression – ignore all else.
13. GE 117 Composition I Description 3) Organize the details with a organizational method: A) Chronological B) Spatial C) Emphatic Sequence 4) Make use of vivid sensory details and of action verbs. Avoid “to be “ verb forms such as “is, are, were, was, etc.” New writers often commit the cardinal sin of using “to be” verbs like mad.
14. GE 117 Composition I Now Let’s Practice! In-class activity: Show, Don’t Tell! - Rewrite the ten sentences on the handout - Replace “to be” verbs with action verbs - Add sensory details where appropriate
15. GE 117 Composition I Illustration Illustration: A form of descriptive writing that centers around the use of specific examples that illustrate, demonstrate, or support the Thesis Statement. E.g., if someone asked you, “Have you been to any good restaurants lately?” you probably wouldn’t answer, “Yes,” and then changed the subject immediately. Likely, you would go on to illustrate your answer with examples. All “evidence” is made up of examples!
16. GE 117 Composition I Illustration Remember these strategies for drafting: Based on your Thesis Statement, choose the appropriate examples to include. Develop your examples with a high level of detail – Be sure to be specific!
17. GE 117 Composition I Illustration 3) Choose an organizational method that fits your subject and your Thesis Statement. A) Chronological B) Spatial C) Simple to Complex D) Emphatic Sequence
18. GE 117 Composition I Illustration 4) Choose a consistent point-of-view: A) If an author’s feelings, opinions, beliefs don’t matter , choose 3rd Person POV B) If the author’s feelings, opinions, beliefs do matter, choose 1st Person POV
19. GE 117 Composition I Homework Assignment - Write an Illustration essay (see page 261 or the handout for topics) - Use sensory details or specific examples - Use action verbs - Intro, 3 body paragraphs, Conclusion - Typed, double-spaced, normal font No Course Project Homework This week(Use this week to get caught up)
