5th Six Weeks

Week 2

February 29-March 4, 2016

MONDAY, February 29

 * Reference the article "Thesis" from Models for Writers.

 * Practice writing introduction of an essay with a controlling idea (reason/s).

 * Prompt: Write an essay explaining why it is important to learn to read.

 * Pass out expository scoring guides to absent students last Friday. 

 * Go over the weakest SE's on the revising and editing part of DBM#2

  

TUESDAY, March 1

 * Go over revising and editing questions from DBM #2

 * Show students again the common pitfalls in writing an expository essay: narrative writing instead of    expository, randomness of ideas, shallow elaboration, formulaic writing, repetitious ideas and words.

 * Show students how a basic performance essay can be turned to a satisfactory or even accomplished piece.

 * Students prepare to revise their own.

WEDNESDAY, March 2

 * More revising and editing questions analyzed answer choice by answer choice

 * Students finalize their revised essay.

THURSDAY, March 3

 * Revising and editing questions analysis (continued)

 * Introduction of the masked procedural expository essay.
 * Show students a sample of masked procedural.

FRIDAY, March 4

  * Revising and editing questions analysis (continued)

 * Students write their own masked procedural.

 

 

Masked Procedural Essay

Giving Blood: Process Essay 

Giving blood is a very simple process. This essay will outline the main steps in donating blood.

 

             The first stage happens before donation. This process begins when the donor visits the blood center. This can be in a clinic or hospital or sometimes in a mobile clinic at a school or mall. The first step is registration. Here, the donor is asked some questions and a small sample of his blood is tested. This is to check if he is free from diseases or if it is safe for him to give blood, as well as to find the blood group. Sometimes, the donor's blood pressure and pulse are checked. 

             

               Donation is the next stage. After the blood has been tested, a needle is inserted into the arm. It should not hurt much. The needle is connected to a bag which collects the blood. About 500 ml of blood is withdrawn, and this process takes about 10 minutes. Sometimes it helps if you are given a small ball to squeeze while donating. The important thing is to relax.                   

               After giving blood, it is a good idea to rest for a few minutes. This is because the donor may feel a little dizzy at first. Usually, donors are given some juice or some snacks to help them recover, and sometimes a small souvenir like a pen or a keyring. In about five or ten minutes, most donors feel fine.  

            

               In conclusion, giving blood is not a difficult process, and it is something that can even save your life or the life of someone in your family. I encourage everyone to give some blood today!