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Write the topic
sentence in one
color, evidence in
another and analysis
of that evidence in a
third color. The
colors you use don’t
matter as long as
you make clear that
these are the three
parts of a body
paragraph for this
type of essay.
Students write body
paragraphs using
their graphic
organizers.
Share and confirm
all three parts are
present.
Write rest of body
paragraphs as
homework.
4. Intro and The context of the Intro and conclusion
conclusion story is the intro.
The conflict is the
thesis.
Students need to
establish a context
so the reader
understands the
conflict.
Students can write
any intro they want
as long as it
establishes a context
and offer the thesis.
My students have
used scene, question
and facts intros in
the past so we will
use them again here.
Share a couple of
examples of
possible intros.
Students write intros
Share
Assignment:
Identify a central conflict in the book. It can be an internal or an external conflict.
Analyze why the conflict occurred. Write a paper discussing reasons for the conflict
using evidence from the text.
Strong Introduction (20 points)
Context: Have you established a context that allows the reader to understand when and
where the story takes place? Have you made some important information about the story
clear?
Thesis: Did you include a thesis that clearly states what the conflict is?
Body (20 points)
Paragraphs: Do you have at least three body paragraphs that help prove your thesis?
Topic Sentence: Does each paragraph have a sentence that makes it clear what the
paragraph is about?
Evidence: Do you have quotes from the book in each body paragraph? Did you use
quotation marks?
Analysis: Did you write sentences that explain what the quote means or how is proves
your point?
Conclusion (20 points)
Do you have a last paragraph that tells your final thoughts or opinion about the conflict?
Editing:
Does each part of your essay have its own paragraph? (5 points)
Is there evidence that you circled words to check spelling? (5 points)
Can I see that you counted the number of words in each sentence and made changes? (5
points)
Is there evidence you made changes to strengthen your writing? (5 points)
The final 20 points are reserved for changes you make between the rough and final drafts.
Context: Write a short summary of the story.
Consequences of refusing to write the visas
Consequences of writing the visas
Passage to Freedom
Name:
What is the conflict in this story?
Draw or write a summary of the four events you think are most important for Sugihaara in
deciding to write the visas.