September 10- quotes paper.

Today we began working on a paper that will help our understanding of the themes central to the book we will be reading. Here is the outline of the assignment:

Thematic Quotations Paper

Some themes in To Kill a Mockingbird are prejudice, education, Tolerance, courage, and justice. In this activity, you will be writing an interpretation of a quote that illustrates the theme and explaining why you agree with the quote.

The Process

Decide which theme from the following list you will write about.

·         Prejudice

·         Tolerance

·         Courage

·        Education

·        Justice

Go to a quotations database website.  A good one is Quotationspage.com, then search under SUBJECT INDEX.

Search the database for a quotation on one of the above themes that you most agree with. 

You will then write a multi-paragraph paper interpreting the meaning of the quotation.  Make sure to:

·         Copy the quotation directly and cite the author

·         State what you think the quotation means.

·         Use specific examples to explain why the quotation has some truth behind it.  I will be expecting these examples to be well thought-out and fully explained.  Be sure to make it clear how the example supports the truth of the quotation!

You will be giving this paper to another student for the purpose of peer editing. 

If you need a stronger outline on how to setup your paper, here it is:

1^st paragraph:

          Introduce your quote and who the quote is attributed to

          Explain what you think the quote means

2^nd paragraph

          Explain, using specific examples, why you think this quote has some truth behind it. This is where you are convincing the reader of your claim.

3^rd paragraph

          Concluding thoughts on the topic (connect to your personal life or examples. Thoughts on the author of the quote or its meaning to you).