Transcript Creating Observational Sentences PowerPoint

Building
Observation
sentences
(Note Cards)
Preparing for the Stipulation
Paragraph in Research Papers
A. Aitcheson 2011
What is an Observation Sentence?
The dictionary defines the word observe as:
1. To perceive or notice.
2. To watch attentively.
3. To make a systematic or scientific analysis of.
An observation sentence in research is a writer’s
perception and systematic analysis of a
research fact (Quote or Paraphrase that is
cited.). The writer explains, clarifies, and/
analyzes what the fact proposes!
Ask Questions to analyze the quote or paraphrase on the note card!
JAR
Method:
Pamphlets
To rally for
The boycott
“Jo Ann Robinson”
“Robinson stayed up all night mimeographing
35,000 handbills calling for a boycott of the
Montgomery bus system; by Friday night,
word of the boycott had traveled throughout
the city” (“Jo Ann Robinson” 56). [Q]
Ask:
What does this quote mean about the civil
rights demonstration?
What does it say about Ms. Robinson?
What might this mean for the movement?
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Make a first observation that will clarify the meaning and purpose of the fact.
JAR
Method:
Pamphlets
To rally for
The boycott
“Jo Ann Robinson”
“Robinson stayed up all night mimeographing
35,000 handbills calling for a boycott of the
Montgomery bus system; by Friday night,
word of the boycott had traveled throughout
the city” (“Jo Ann Robinson” 56). [Q]
Observation 1:
Ms. Robinson’s dedication and support
is obvious when historians note how she gave
long, dirt-ladened hours to produce tools that
would advertise and bring out the protesters.
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Make another observation that might lead into another fact! (Transition)
JAR
Method:
Pamphlets
To rally for
The boycott
“Jo Ann Robinson”
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“Robinson stayed up all night mimeographing
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35,000 handbills calling for a boycott of the
Montgomery bus system; by Friday night,
word of the boycott had traveled throughout
the city” (“Jo Ann Robinson” 56). [Q]
Observation 2:
Ms. Robinson’s efforts were successful as
the historical record shows; thousands joined
the rally and confirmed the importance of
her hard work and dedication.
Ask the questions, again . . . .
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Method:
Pamphlets
To rally for
The boycott
“Robinson”
“Robinson was an influential and leading
figure both during the two years of Black
civic activism leading up to the boycott and
as a major player in the significant events
that transformed the arrest of Rosa Parks
into a communitywide protest movement”
(“Robinson” 2).
Questions:
What does this quote mean about the civil
rights movement?
What does it say about Ms. Robinson?
What might this mean for Rosa Parks?
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Make an observation, again . . . .
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Method:
Pamphlets
To rally for
The boycott
“Robinson”
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“Robinson was an influential and leading
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figure both during the two years of Black
civic activism leading up to the boycott and
as a major player in the significant events
that transformed the arrest of Rosa Parks
into a communitywide protest movement”
(“Robinson” 2).
Observation 1:
Without the efforts of Jo Ann Robinson, Rosa
Parks’ efforts might not have been recognized and
the community might have never rallied.
Make an observation, again . . . .
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Method:
Pamphlets
To rally for
The boycott
“Robinson”
“Robinson was an influential and leading
figure both during the two years of Black
civic activism leading up to the boycott and
as a major player in the significant events
that transformed the arrest of Rosa Parks
into a communitywide protest movement”
(“Robinson” 2).
Observation 2:
Ms. Robinson was the quiet, determined,
and diligent leader who made the difference
in the Montgomery boycott.
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Now it’s your turn!
Take one of your note cards, read the quote or
paraphrase and ask and answer questions
that might help you design two observation
sentences for that card. Use the front and
back of the card as needed!
You can do it!
Yes, you can!
Continue the process . . . .
Next, continue the process for each note card.
Ask the questions that help you clarify the
intent of the quotes or paraphrases and then
make at least two observation sentences!
DON’T BOMB THE PROCESS!
BE AS DILIGENT AS JO ANN
ROBINSON!
When you have finished all of your note cards,
Most of your paragraphs will begin to take
shape! Add a Topic Sentence, 3 - 5 cited
research facts, 2 observations for each fact
and a conclusion sentence, and you will have
a basic paragraph!
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