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Introductory Paragraph: Once you have finished your graphic organizer, write a short paragraph (4-6 sentences) to hook your readers' attention, summarize your short story, and state your thesis.

Conclusion Paragraph: Write a short paragraph (4-6 sentences) to remind readers of your argument and explain why this is an important message for our world.

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Write at least 3 sentences to share your analysis and unique ideas about each quote.

Be sure to analyze an author’s choice technique that you notice and explain how your evidence connects back to your claim.

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Create 2-3 claims based on your thesis. In each claim, be sure to discuss ONE author's choice technique and the theme message from your thesis. Remember, your claim is the main argument of each body paragraph!

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Choose an idea or topic that you want to focus on. Then write a theme message / universal truth about life, the world or humanity. Brainstorm 1-2 author's choice techniques that you think the author uses to create this message.

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Unit 7 and 8 Collaborative Theme Word List

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Author's Choice Techniques & Definitions

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Context: Write 1-2 sentences of important background information to help your reader understand the scene/evidence you will discuss.

Evidence: Introduce your text evidence with your own words. Then cite your text evidence using MLA style.

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Write a thesis statement that answers the following two questions: What is an important theme message from this story? How does the author show it? Remember, your thesis is the main argument of your essay!