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Return to Term Four Writing Assignments = = =Assignment Sheet:=


 * Essay Requirements**
 * Written like a standard formal essay
 * Strong hook and clear thesis in the introduction
 * Need clear transitions and topic sentences
 * End with a strong concluding line
 * Needs to cover the first half of your book
 * 4-5 paragraphs in length
 * Use each of the sentence beginning patterns


 * How To Guide**

__//BODY PARAGRAPH://__

Each body paragraph needs a clear topic sentence, then at least 2 details with commentary to clearly give the details.

You have several options for how to address the body paragraphs:

--Each body paragraph could be a different event from the book --Each body paragraph could be about a different person in your book --Each body paragraph could be about a different lesson you learned from the book --Each body paragraph could be about a different literary element. 1 body paragraph about the conflicts, 1 about the character's personality, 1 about the themes you learned, or 1 about the setting of the story.

__//THESIS STATEMENT://__

Include title, author, **main idea of the book**, and __direction for your paper.__

Example 1 for body structure #1: In the Hiding place by Corrie Ten Boom,**she hides Jews from the Nazi's** __after discussing with her family to make it a safe house, they have a few close calls, and then they get caught.__

Example 2 for body structure #2: In the Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom, **she hides Jews from the Nazi's** __along with her sister Betsy Ten Boom, and her father, she leads the way through her courage.__ (each paragraph will be about a different person)

Example 3 for body structure #4: In the Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom, **she hides Jews from the Nazi's** __and she goes through many conflicts, but she remains strong, and teaches everyone to always remember who they are.__ (one paragraph is about conflict, 2nd about character, 3rd about theme)


 * Assignment Components**
 * Pre-Write: Outline or graphic organizer
 * Rough Draft
 * Editing: Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Grammar
 * Conference with Ms. Madsen
 * Revise according to my feedback: Ideas & Content and Organization
 * Final: Published to blog and submitted to teacher

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