Introduction to the Frame Writing Process

Prompt. Throughout Chaim Potoks novel The Chosen, Isaac (Reb) Saunders raises his son Daniel in silence. Carefully consider the narrative and determine if this method of parenting is good according to the story. Write an essay explaining if it is good to raise a child in silence according to the story. Be sure to state your thesis clearly and support that thesis with specific references to the narrative using parenthetical citation. The essay should take into consideration Dannys unique intelligence and position within his community, as well as, the needs and desires he shares with all human beings. According to Chaim Potoks novel, is it good to raise a child in silence?

Strong/Weak Essay Rubric

4 Advanced Mastery (Insightful/Artful) Insightfully addresses entire prompt. Original, varied supporting insights and evidence from narrative. Artful organization and transitions. Artful vocabulary / word choice and coherence. Few spelling, grammar or punctuation errors. Correct citation of references to narrative. 2 Approaching Mastery (Limited) Does not address entire prompt clearly. Weak, invalid or limited supporting insights and evidence from narrative. Organization or transitions limit coherence. Limited vocabulary / word choice or coherence. Spelling, grammar or punctuation errors affect coherence. Incorrect citation of references to narrative.

3 Mastery (Clear/Comprehensive) Clearly addresses entire prompt. Clear, comprehensive supporting insights and evidence from narrative. Clear organization and transitions. Correct vocabulary / word choice and coherence. Some spelling, grammar or punctuation errors. Errors do not interfere with coherence. Correct citation of references to narrative. 1 Needs Improvement (Failure) Fails to address prompt. Fails to provide supporting insights or evidence from narrative. Failure to organize severely limits coherence. Errors in vocabulary / word choice or coherence. Spelling, grammar or punctuation errors severely affect coherence. Fails to use citations when refering to narrative.

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Introduction to the Frame Writing Process

1. Dissect the prompt using a T-Chart To Do Words Task (Circle in prompt) (Underline in prompt)

Thesis Statement. Write the thesis statement for your essay as clearly as possible by answering the question below: According to Chaim Potoks novel, is it good to raise a child in silence?
Prewriting. Complete the following activities to in preparation for writing your essay. 1. Subject Statement. In one paragraph, describe the point of view you have chosen and why. 2. Thought Cluster. In the center of a piece of paper, identify the point of view of your essay. Then, cluster ideas that come to mind when you consider your subject around it. Repeat this process with the secondary ideas.

3. Brain Storm. List the subject of your essay in a word or two; then, without considering how they are related, list words that come to mind.

Introduction to the Frame Writing Process Outlining / Precomposition Prompt.

According to Chaim Potoks novel, is it good to raise a child in silence?

Supporting Points / Details: Concrete Details & Anecdotes

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Writing. Write the timed essay. Be sure to double space, use the correct heading and give a title. 1. Write the heading. Write your name, English teacher and period. Rueven J. Malter Mr. Seals English 10HP, Period 3 15 October 1947 2. Write your title. 3. Write the introduction. 4. Write the body of your essay. Support your position with specific examples and insights from the narrative. 4. Write the conclusion. Restate thesis and relate to the human condition and reflect on how the narratives statement has affected your way of thinking. 5. Write the beginning of the introduction. Review the human issue the aspect of the story you are writing about explores, perhaps including a literary reference

Introduction to the Frame Writing Process Peer-Evaluation. 1. Check the format. Check the heading, Rueven J. Malter Mr. Seals English 10HP, Period 3 15 October 1947 Check title, indentation and spacing. Issues with format must be corrected for the essay to be accepted for credit, please note if there are format issues next to the writers name.

Introduction to the Frame Writing Process Content: Insight and Clarity. 1. Read through the essay and underline parts you find are insightful or well written. Circle parts of the essay that are confusing or incorrect. In the right margin, indicate if what you underlined is insightful or well-written. Likewise indicate if the parts your circled are faulty in terms of clarity or content. 2. Review the prompt, underline part of the prompt the essay has addressed and circle parts it has failed to address. 3. Mark the rubric statement that applies to this essay in terms of addressing the prompt. 4. Mark the rubric statement that applies to the essay in terms of support/evidence. Support (Change Evaluators) 1. In the left margin, letter and identify (in as few words as possible) paragraph topics. 2. In the left margin number and identify (in as few words as possible) support points. 3. Mark the rubric statement that applies to the essay in terms of support and evidence. Organization, and Transitions. 1. Double underline the thesis statement in the introduction (notify me of a lack of a clear thesis immediately). 2. Underline support paragraph topic statements and number them in order. 3. Underline supporting paragraph topics in introduction and number them in order. 4. Determine if supporting paragraph topic statements are in the same order in the introduction as they appear in the essay. 5. Box any transitional words or phrases and note in the margin if any missing or hard to understand. 6. Mark the rubric statement that applies to the essay in terms of organization.

Introduction to the Frame Writing Process Word Choice and Coherence (Change Evaluators) 1. Read through the essay and circle words you think are used incorrectly or awkwardly and circle parts of the essay that are confusing. 2. Checkmark the rubric statement that applies to this essay in terms of word choice and coherence (start with lowest statement and work up). Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation 1. Read through the essay and circle parts that incorrect in terms of spelling, grammar and punctuation. 2. Checkmark the rubric statement that applies to this essay in terms of spelling, grammar and punctuation (start with lowest statement and work up). Overall Evaluation Evaluate the essay. 1. Review the scored rubric and circle the number that has a majority of check marks. 2. In writing, briefly tell the author what the essays greatest strength is, and what flaw most limits the effectiveness of the essay.

Introduction to the Frame Writing Process Revision 1. Revise the essay making correcting problems found during the peer edit. 2. Have a parent or other adult read and edit your essay. 3. Revise the essay making correcting problems found during the parent edit. Be sure to have the editor sign your essay in the upper right-hand corner indicating that you made the changes that were recommended. 4. Type the final draft of your essay. The essay must be double-spaced, 12 point font (preferably Times New Roman), one inch margins with proper headings and numbering. Please do not use a cover page or portfolio, simply number each page and staple them together in the upper-left corner.

Introduction to the Frame Writing Process Editing. 1. Check the format. Check the heading, title and spacing. Margarita J. Espinoza Mr. Seals Period 3, 2. Check organization. Double underline the overall topic/subject sentence and number the sub-topics in the introduction. Underline and number the topic sentences for each body paragraph, be sure they occur in the same order as they are referred to in the introduction paragraph. Box transitional words. 3. Support Highlight supporting reasons and examples and count total in margin. 3. Check Spelling. Read through the essay backwards, sentence by sentence, to check for spelling grammar and punctuation errors. 4. Evaluate the essay. Grade the essay using the scoring guide.