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Writing an analysis of a Humorous Text embedded assessmeNT 1
Assignment
Write an essay that explains how an author creates humor for effect and uses it to communicate a universal truth.
Planning and Prewriting: Take time to make a plan for your essay.
• What reading strategies (such as marking or diffusing the text) will help you take notes on the author’s use of humor as you read the text?
• How can you correctly identify the level of comedy, elements of humor, and intended comedic effect on the reader?
• What prewriting strategies (such as outlining or graphic organizers) could help you explore, focus, and organize your ideas?
Drafting: Write a multiparagraph essay that effectively organizes your ideas.
• What elements of an effective introductory paragraph will you use in your writing?
• How will you develop support paragraphs with well-chosen examples (evidence) and thoughtful analysis (commentary) about at least two elements of humor?
• How will you use transitions to create cohesion?
• Howwillyourconclusionsupportyourideas,identifyandanalyzethelevel(s)of comedy, and evaluate the author’s effectiveness at communicating a universal truth?
Evaluating and Revising the Draft: Create opportunities to review and revise your work.
• During the process of writing, when can you pause to share and respond with others in order to elicit suggestions and ideas for revision?
• How can the Scoring Guide help you evaluate how well your draft meets the requirements of the assignment?
• How can you use a precise vocabulary of humor to enhance your critical analysis?
Checking and Editing for Publication: Confirm your final draft is ready for publication.
• How will you proofread and edit your draft to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage?
• Did you effectively use verbals?
• Did you establish and maintain a formal style?
Reflection
my Notes
After completing this Embedded Assessment, think about how you went about
accomplishing this task, and respond to the following: Consider using an approved
• Howhasyourunderstandingofhowhumoriscreateddevelopedduringthisunit? • Do you think your sense of humor will change as you mature? Explain.
social media channel such as Edmodo or Wikispaces to collaboratively discuss your text online before drafting your essay.
Unit 4 • The Challenge of Comedy 315
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