Short Story Introduction Self

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Funnel Introduction Self-Edit
Goal:
 I can revise my introduction to meet the criteria for the funnel format.
Directions: Complete the self-edit document, and then revise your introduction paragraph for Wednesday, December 3rd.
Be sure the completely edited draft is printed in class.
GENERAL STATEMENT – Write the general statement below.
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Is your first sentence the general statement?
Yes
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No
Does the general statement reflect the thesis statement?
Yes
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No
Does the general statement include anything specific about the novel, such as the title, author, characters, etc.?
Y or No
Does the general statement need to be revised? Yes
or
No
If the general statement needs to be revised, write the revised sentence below.
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LINKING SENTENCES – Write the linking sentences below.
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Do the linking sentences come directly after the general statement?
Yes
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Is there more than one linking sentence?
Yes
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No
Do the linking sentences further explain the general statement, getting more specific?
Do the linking sentences need to be revised?
Yes
or
No
No
Yes
or
No
If the linking sentences need to be revised, write the revised sentences below.
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INTRODUCTION TO AUTHOR AND NOVEL – Write the sentence that introduces the authors of your short stories and the
titles.
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Does the sentence come directly after the linking sentences?
Yes
or
No
Is this sentence the first time the authors and short stories have been mentioned?
Does the sentence connect to the general statement?
Yes
or
No
Does the sentence need to be revised?
Yes
or
No
Yes
or
No
If the linking sentences need to be revised, write the revised sentences below.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION – Write the sentences that provide necessary background information.
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Do the sentences come directly after the short stories and authors are introduced?
Is the information completely relevant to the thesis statement? Yes
or
No
Are there 2-3 sentences?
Yes
or
No
Do any of the background sentences need to be revised?
Yes
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No
Yes
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No
If the background sentences need to be revised, write the revised sentences below.
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THESIS STATEMENT – Write the thesis statement below.
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Does the thesis statement include the two characters being compared? Yes
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Does the thesis statement state which character is more villainous and why? Yes or
Does the thesis statement need to be revised? Yes
or
No
No
No
If the thesis statement needs to be revised, write the revised sentence below.
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