An English essay consists of four main parts:
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A Title
An Introduction
Body Paragraphs
A Conclusion

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Your title is important: it is the first thing the reader sees. It should suggest your thesis and include your topic, writer, and work in question.
The Roles of Minor Characters
Don Aker's in

The first paragraph must contain:
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 an introductory statement or lead, and elaboration sentences a THESIS, which consists of i) a position or argument ii) a plan of development

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Do NOT begin your thesis statement with phrases such as, "In this essay I will..." or
"The purpose of this paper is...". Be concise.
Example: Don Aker uses literary devices in the novel,

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This is a short, concise summary or outline of the subtopics you will use to prove your argument.
Example: Foreshadowing, flashback, and irony are three examples of literary devices evident throughout the novel.

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The body of an essay consists of separate paragraphs, each dealing with one of the subtopics listed in the plan of development.
Example:
Body Paragraph One: Irony
Body Paragraph Two: Foreshadowing
Body Paragraph Three: Cliffhangers

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First, find proof (quotes) from the novel which strongly support your thesis.
Write a clear topic sentence.
Introduce your quote with a clear explanation of the circumstances surrounding the quotation.
Copy the quotation word for word from the text

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Do NOT begin or end a paragraph with a quotation.
Do NOT use an excessive number of quotations.
Do NOT write a quotation without introducing it with an explanation.

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The conclusion of an essay also consists of three distinct parts: a) the THESIS creatively restated b) the subtopics summarized c) a general closing statement

Group One
Kayla Broomer
Trai Shea
Devon Haddlesey
Brandon Junkin
Both male and female characters play vital roles in Reef’s character development. Select three male OR three female characters, and for each provide three examples indicating their influence on Reef.
Group Two
Matt C
Sam Groen
Courtney Griffin
Lucky Gionette
Don Aker uses symbols in The First Stone.
Choose three types of symbols (e.g. people, places, events, objects), and for each explain the contribution of three examples.

Group Three
Austin Wilkins
Taylor Bain
Jaslyn Damant
Luke Anderson
Ben Waterson
Conflicts are necessary for the development of The
First Stone . Select three types of conflicts (e.g. person vs. person, person vs. self), and for each explain the contribution of three examples.
Group Four
Miranda Fargo
Jamie Walker
Mason McCallum
Jamie Harvard
Each character in The First
Stone has an important role in the novel due to his/her personality traits.
Choose three minor characters (e.g. Jink, Frank,
Brett, Alex), and for each define his/her contribution to the novel due to three personality traits.

Group Five
Taylor Cramp
Nick Katcher
Bethany Patterson
Nathan Kendrick
Jake Dejong
The First Stone has many qualities which contribute to its appeal to young readers. Identify three aspects of the novel that are appealing to a young audience, and for each provide three examples for support.