Claim, Evidence, Commentary Paragraph Formal AssessmentSTEP $5$: Write your paragraph, with in$-$text citations. Making sure to use transitional or

linking words between each planned section $($ie$.$ also, however, although$)$ to help bring your

point form notes together. This paragraph should be written in full sentences.

STEP $6$: Edit your work. Carefully check the rubric to ensure that you met the requirements

specified for this task.

For Optional Opinion Piece on Stereotypes $-$ this will result in a second mark, separate from

the analytical paragraph, in my grade book. If you do poorly on this paragraph, it will still be

counted.

Due: Tuesday, February $27$th$,2024$

Task: For this task you will write a Claim, Evidence, Commentary $($C$-$E$-$C$)$ analytical paragraph

discussing one of the $8$ texts from this "Short Works" unit, relating that to one of the key elements

of literature that have been discussed in grade $9$ and $10$ English.

You may also optionally, in addition to your C$-$E$-$C$,$ write a supplementary opinion paragraph; this

paragraph, unlike your C$-$E$-$C$,$ can use personal pronouns, second person pronouns, contractions,

and colloquialisms. This paragraph will discuss what stereotypes and biases you know exist

towards Indigenous Canadians, and perspectives you think might exist toward this course, and

a reflection on your own biases and learning so far.

STEP $1$: Choose to write about ONE of the following short works: $1.$"Marshlands", $2.$ "The Mid$-$

den", $3.$ "Upside Down and Backwards", $4.$ "Silent$,5.$ "After 'While", $6.$ "Call me Ka'nhehs$$:io:

Why I$\text{'}$m reclaiming my Kanien'k$$ha name" $7.$ "I Lost My Talk", or $8.$ "A Mountain Legend"

STEP $2$: Choose to discuss that short work in relation to the concept of Point of View $($P$.$O$.$V$.),$

Character Development, Theme, or Conflict. You could also choose to discuss stylistic concepts

like the use of Imagery, foreshadowing OR suspense building, or Elements of Characterization.

STEP $3$: Plan. Plan what you are going to write by creating a chart like the one below. You must

include the short works as a source, but you can also select up to two other reputable sources to

support your point

STEP $4$: Create a Works Cited Page at the bottom of your paragraph. Use only The Purdue

University MLA style guide as a citation guide to help you. Or Garcia's Simplified Guide.