The Giver. by Lois Lowry. Projection Masters & Student Handouts

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1 by Lois Lowry Projection Masters & Student Handouts

2 Writing a Persuasive Letter Projection Master #1 Writing a Persuasive Letter A persuasive letter attempts to convince someone about something. Here are a few steps to follow when writing this kind of letter: Consider common ground. What goals do you share with the reader? Appeal to these common goals at the beginning. It will help your reader listen to your argument. State what you want the reader to do. Give reasons that support this action plan. Make your case as strong as possible. To do this, you must take into account any objections that your reader will make. Be respectful. Write clearly; check your grammar and spelling. Copyright The Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. 81

3 Writing a Persuasive Letter Projection Master #2 Dear Principal Brown, I know that we are both interested in making lunchtime a pleasant and relaxing experience for everyone here at Robinson High School. I think it would benefit everyone if the school installed a snack machine in the cafeteria. Students are very hungry people and there are many times when an extra snack is just what we need to stay satisfied. The extra energy we receive from the snacks will help us to learn better during the classes that follow the lunch break. Also, being able to eat an extra snack at lunch is a pleasant experience and will help to make us a much happier student body. Since the machine will only be available to students at lunchtime, you do not have to worry about us eating too much junk food. There isn t enough time to eat too much. Also, we won t have money to buy snacks every day. I look forward to hearing from you concerning this request. I m sure you agree that we need to do what we can to create a pleasant learning environment here at Robinson High. Sincerely, Andre Trader 82 Copyright The Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

4 Stages in Jonas Community Handout Stages in Jonas Community Age Level Changes Meaning Seven Jackets that button in the front Eight Jackets with smaller buttons and pockets; beginning of volunteer service Bicycles Nine Ten Eleven New haircuts: girls lose braids, and boys wear their hair shorter New undergarments for girls; longer pants for boys, with pockets for their calculators Assignment to adult tasks Twelve Copyright The Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. 83

5 No Books Springboard Handout What would your life be like if there weren t any books? At school? At home? At work? At play? The Johns Hopkins University 2009 TDHS 85 Copyright The Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. 85

6 Organizing Your Essay Projection Master Organizing Your Essay The Introductory Paragraph Grab your audience s attention at the start. For example, present an interesting question, state a startling statistic, or make a shocking statement. The main point of your essay must be stated in this introductory paragraph. This main point is called your thesis statement. The Body of the Essay The body of the essay may be 2 or 3 paragraphs; it provides details that support your thesis statement or main idea. When you reread your essay, be sure that each paragraph in the body relates to your thesis statement. Use transition words between paragraphs that show how the paragraphs relate to one another; for example: first, second, next, in addition, and furthermore. Conclusion The concluding paragraph sums up or restates the main point of the essay. It may include a relevant quote or question for your audience to consider. 86 Copyright The Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

7 Essay Checklist Handout Introduction Body Essay Checklist Does it grab your audience s attention? Is there a thesis statement that presents the main idea of your essay? Does each paragraph relate to and support the thesis statement? Does the essay include transition words that show how each paragraph relates to one another? Conclusion Does it restate or sum up the main idea of the essay? Writing Checklist Reread every sentence in your essay out loud and answer the following: Is the spelling and punctuation correct? Does each sentence sound right? Are the sentences clear and easy to read? Are the sentences interesting to read? Copyright The Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. 87

8 Plot Line Projection Master Plot Line Climax Rising Action Falling Action Exposition Resolution 88 Copyright The Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

9 Letter Writing Projection Master #1 Social Letter 3000 Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland September 29, 2008 Dear Heather, Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaa. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaa. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Your friend, Alicia Copyright The Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. 89

10 Letter Writing Projection Master #2 Business Letter 3000 Charles Street Baltimore, Maryland September 29, 2008 Mr. John Smith Editor The Baltimore Sun 1003 Calvert Street Baltimore, Maryland Dear Mr. Smith, Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaa. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaa. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Respectfully Yours, Alicia B. Howell 90 Copyright The Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

11 Description Springboard Projection Master How would you describe the ocean to people who have never seen it? What would they see? What would they hear? How would they feel? What else could you tell them about the ocean? Copyright The Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. 91

12 Poetry Projection Master #1 The Sounds of Poetry Rhyme What kind of rhyme do you hear in the poem that you are reading or writing? Does every line of the poem rhyme, every other line, or no lines at all? Repetition What kind of repetition do you hear in the poem that you are reading or writing? Do any words, phrases, or entire lines repeat? Do any kinds of sounds repeat, such as beginning consonant sounds or middle vowel sounds? Rhythm What kind of rhythm do you hear in the poem that you are reading or writing? If you clap out the words, do the lines follow a particular pattern? How does the rhythm affect the way you feel about the poem? 92 Copyright The Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved.

13 Poetry Projection Master #2 The Language of Poetry Poetry contains words that create strong mental images are used in an usual way contain figurative language, such as similes and metaphors appeal to the senses are concrete and detailed Copyright The Johns Hopkins University. All Rights Reserved. 93