I think that...
I am going to write
about…
I believe that…
Poetic
Analysis 3:
NEVER!
Turning your P.E.E
paragraphs into a
complete essay!
How did it go?
 How
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did your second P.E.E paragraph go?
Was it easier? Or harder? Discuss with your elbow
buddy!
 Now
let’s give you the tools to turn your P.E.E
paragraphs into a complete essay!
Forming an essay:
Introduction Paragraph
 This
paragraph hooks your reader into your writing
and lets them know what you will be talking about.
It usually ends with a thesis statement.
Key Terms in Expository Writing
 Thesis
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statement:
A roadmap of what your paper will be about
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What will each paragraph say?
What order is your paper written in?
Thesis statements and topic sentences are linked!
Introduction Paragraph Example
Great writers produce unique, interesting ideas.
Great poets, on the other hand, not only create great
ideas, but they also use poetic devices and figurative
language to bring those great ideas to life. In her
poem of persistence entitled, “Still I Rise,” Maya
Angelou uses similes and repetition to bring her
message of strength and perseverance to her
readers.
Thesis Statement
POINT for Paragraph 1
POINT for Paragraph 2
Your turn!
 Hook
your reader
 Introduce the topic generally
 End with your thesis statement
Great writers produce unique, interesting ideas. Great
poets, on the other hand, not only create great ideas, but they
also use poetic devices and figurative language to bring those
great ideas to life. In her poem of persistence entitled, “Still I
Rise,” Maya Angelou uses similes and repetition to bring her
message of strength and perseverance to her readers.
Forming an essay:
Conclusion Paragraph
 This
final, thoughtful paragraph restates you thesis
statement and sums up all your body paragraphs. It
might also leave your reader with something to
think about!
Conclusion Paragraph Example
As previously stated, great poets use poetic
devices to bring their ideas alive for the reader. Maya
Angelou did this beautifully in her poem, “Still I Rise.”
Her use of similes and metaphors carried the message
that she will continually find the strength to carry on,
no matter what her oppressors try to do to stop her.
We readers should all be inspired to do the same!
Your turn!
 Restate
your thesis statement
 Sum up your ideas
 Leave your reader with an interesting
thought or question to take with them.
As previously stated, great poets use poetic devices
to bring their ideas alive for the reader. Maya Angelou did
this beautifully in her poem, “Still I Rise.” Her use of similes
and metaphors carried the message that she will
continually find the strength to carry on, no matter what
her oppressors try to do to stop her. We readers should all
be inspired to do the same!
Putting it all together:
 Once
you have your introduction, body, and
conclusion paragraphs in order, make sure you go
back and add transition words and phrases to
make your paragraphs flow and make sense all
together.
Key Terms in Expository Writing
 Transition
•
words and phrases
Words and phrases that help link ideas and guide a
reader between thoughts.
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For example, in other words, another, similarly, on the
other hand, more importantly, to conclude, etc…
For example…
Putting it all together! Woah…
Great writers produce unique, interesting ideas. Great poets, on the other hand, not
only create great ideas, but they also use poetic devices and figurative language to bring
those great ideas to life. In her poem of persistence entitled, “Still I Rise,” Maya Angelou uses
similes and repetition to bring her message of strength and perseverance to her readers.
The first poetic device Maya Angelou uses in “Still I Rise,” is similes. These similes show
her reader that no matter what anyone tries to do to her, nothing will ever keep her down. For
example, the simile in line 4, “But still, like dust, I’ll rise” shows how Ms. Angelou can be stamped
upon but will still rise up. She also uses similes in lines 7 and 8“’Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wells
/ Pumping in my living room” and 19 and 20 when she says, “’Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold
mines / Diggin’ in my own backyard” to show how people may see her one way, but she
knows she’s still happy with her life. By using such strong similes, Ms. Angelou shows just how
strong and resilient she actually is. Just as wealth springs from those who own gold and oil, Ms.
Angelou shows her inner spirit makes her just as rich. Finally, the humor and sense of joy that
Ms. Angelou uses in her writing elicits the same feelings of humor and joy in her readers. It is as
if anyone could be motivated to have the same sense of strength she does!
In addition to similes, Ms. Angelou also uses repetition to show how she will continue
to persevere against her oppressors. For example, the words, “I rise” are increasingly repeated
throughout the poem (lines 4, 12, 24, 30, 32, 36, 38, 41, 42, and 43). The poet does this to show
us how she continually rises up and overcomes her oppressors, no matter how much they try to
keep her down. This is particularly important because also her use of similes give the reader a
sense of humor and joy in the poet’s journey, this repetition shows us that this is not an easy
path to have to walk. However, she will continue to walk it, no matter what!
As previously stated, great poets use poetic devices to bring their ideas alive for the
reader. Maya Angelou did this beautifully in her poem, “Still I Rise.” Her use of similes and
metaphors carried the message that she will continually find the strength to carry on, no
matter what her oppressors try to do to stop her. We readers should all be inspired to do the
same!
Your turn!
 Put
your paragraphs in order
 Add transition words and phrases
 Revise to ensure everything makes sense as a whole
 Edit the conventions of your writing!