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The First Body Paragraph: Trait 1The First Body Paragraph: Trait 1

1)1) Topic sentence: mention first traitTopic sentence: mention first trait

2)2) Introduce quotation and then insert Introduce quotation and then insert quotationquotation

3)3) Explain how quotation ties in with topic Explain how quotation ties in with topic sentencesentence

4)4) Analyze how the quotation supports your Analyze how the quotation supports your point (thesis/prompt)point (thesis/prompt)

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Topic SentenceTopic Sentence

1)1) One of her traits is that she is a woman One of her traits is that she is a woman who is paranoid.who is paranoid.

2)2) She is sorta nuts.She is sorta nuts.

3)3) Mrs. Putnam shows signs of paranoia Mrs. Putnam shows signs of paranoia throughout the play.throughout the play.

A B C

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Topic Sentence ATopic Sentence A

1)1) One of her traits is that she is a woman One of her traits is that she is a woman who is paranoid.who is paranoid.

This topic sentence too wordy and does This topic sentence too wordy and does

not mention the character’s name .not mention the character’s name .

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Topic Sentence BTopic Sentence B

1)1) She is She is sortasorta nuts.nuts.

This thesis is vague; does not mention the This thesis is vague; does not mention the

character’s name, nor does it give an character’s name, nor does it give an

observable trait.observable trait.

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Topic Sentence CTopic Sentence C

Mrs. Putnam shows signs of paranoia Mrs. Putnam shows signs of paranoia throughout the play.throughout the play.

This topic sentence is perfect; it is short This topic sentence is perfect; it is short

but mentions the character’s name and but mentions the character’s name and

personality trait. personality trait.

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What is MLA?What is MLA?MLA (Modern Language Association) style formatting is often used in various

Humanities disciplines

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Print Source with AuthorPrint Source with Author

In-text Example:

Human beings have been described by Kenneth Burke

as "symbol-using animals" (3).

Human beings have been described as "symbol-using

animals" (Burke 3).

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Print Source with Author

Corresponding Works Cited Entry:

Burke, Kenneth. Language as Symbolic Action: Essays

on Life, Literature, and Method. Berkeley: U of

California P, 1966. Print.

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Formatting Long QuotationsFormatting Long QuotationsIn-text Example:

Nelly Dean treats Heathcliff poorly and dehumanizes him throughout her

narration:

They entirely refused to have it in bed with them, or even in their room,

and I had no more sense, so, I put it on the landing of the stairs, hoping

it would be gone on the morrow. By chance, or else attracted by hearing

his voice, it crept to Mr. Earnshaw's door, and there he found it on

quitting his chamber. Inquiries were made as to how it got there; I was

obliged to confess, and in recompense for my cowardice and

inhumanity was sent out of the house. (Bronte 78)

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If there’s one thing to remember If there’s one thing to remember about MLA…about MLA…

(Author 41)(Author 41)

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Why do we incorporate quotes in Why do we incorporate quotes in analysis?analysis?

►►To prove our argumentTo prove our argument

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2) Introduce quotation and then 2) Introduce quotation and then insert quotationinsert quotation

a)a) The following quote by Miller, “Her soul is The following quote by Miller, “Her soul is taken, surely” (Miller 172) proves she is taken, surely” (Miller 172) proves she is paranoid.paranoid.

b)b) In the book it says, “her soul is taken, In the book it says, “her soul is taken, surely.”surely.”

c)c) While discussing the possibility of her While discussing the possibility of her daughter being possessed, Mrs. Putnam daughter being possessed, Mrs. Putnam says “Her soul is taken, surely” (Miller says “Her soul is taken, surely” (Miller 172).172). A B C

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With a partnerWith a partner

►►Write a topic sentence based off your thesis Write a topic sentence based off your thesis from Mondayfrom Monday

►►Find one quote that supports your first topic Find one quote that supports your first topic sentencesentence

►►Put it in MLA formatPut it in MLA format

�� Hint: (Author Last name Page).Hint: (Author Last name Page).

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Why do we need to explain our Why do we need to explain our quote?quote?

►►Audience needs to understand:Audience needs to understand:

�� We provide contextWe provide context-- who said it/ why they said who said it/ why they said it/when they said itit/when they said it

�� RelevanceRelevance

�� Hey everyone, look at the board. I’m trying to Hey everyone, look at the board. I’m trying to teach you. I’ll be quiet and wait until you are teach you. I’ll be quiet and wait until you are ready.ready.

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With a partnerWith a partner

►►Explain your quote Explain your quote

►►What’s the context, why is it relevant?What’s the context, why is it relevant?

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Why do we need to connect paragraphs Why do we need to connect paragraphs back to thesis/prompt?back to thesis/prompt?

►►You are making an argumentYou are making an argument

�� The Audience will need you to make the The Audience will need you to make the connection for themconnection for them

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With a partnerWith a partner

►►Analyze your quote.Analyze your quote.

►►Connect it back to your thesis/promptConnect it back to your thesis/prompt

What character traits did Mrs. Putnam have What character traits did Mrs. Putnam have that gave her the motivation to have her that gave her the motivation to have her child accuse people of witchcraft?child accuse people of witchcraft?