1. Paragraph 1: Introduction
Use a strong and creative lead sentence
Include the title and author
Refer to the genre of the book. Provide evidence of this genre.
Full summary of the book. Explain main events beginning to end. Identify the
climax of the story. Include the setting in your summary. No more than 5-6
sentences.
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2. Paragraph 2: Character Description (this may produce more than one paragraph)
Make a claim about the main character.
Support your claim with at least three pieces of text-based evidence and references.
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3. Paragraph 3: Excerpt and Explanation (follow proper quotation rules-see attached)
Include a “set-up” of the scene of the scene you chose and include the page number.
Copy an excerpt from the book
Then include an explanation of why you chose this part.
What made this excerpt stand out?
What was the relevance of this excerpt in the story?
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4. Paragraph 4: Conclusion
Explain the author’s purpose for writing this book.
Identify the theme of the book
Is there a lesson to be learned from the events or main character?
Go back and add vocabulary and a literary element!!!