Scarlet Ibis Essay
1- Create an idea bank of details for the three
topics below:
A- Doodle-handicapped or not
B- Brother-abuser or friend
C- Doodle-like the Scarlet Ibis
Notes should be on the following:
- evidence to support your stand
- compare and contrast the chosen topic
- details of actions
2- Organize your information from one of the
topics onto a “Category Page”: create three
areas from your notes-find more evidence from
story to build up your categories
Category Page:
Topic:
Area 1:
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Area 2:
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Area 3:
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** 1 and 2 are due end of period Friday**
4- Use this given format for the "Introduction"
Thesis Statement-give an idea,
in a unique way about whole topic
Nondescript detail on first area of information.
Nondescript detail on second area of information.
Nondescript detail on third area of information.
Creative concluding sentence to send us
into the essay.
5- Use this given format to write three
"Body" paragraphs:
Topic sentence-give an idea, in a unique way
about each area of information.
CD #1 concrete detail- specific information
from story about subject
CM #1-1 commentary on detail #1
(this is important because)
CM #1-2 commentary on commentary #1-1
(this shows that)
CD #2-concrete detail- specific information
from story about subject
CM #2-1 commentary on detail #2
CM #2-2 commentary on commentary #2-1
CD #3-concrete detail- specific information
from story about subject
CM #3-1 commentary on detail #3
CM #3-2 commentary on commentary #3-1
Concluding sentence- wrap up the information
of each area and transition into the next
paragraph.
6- Use this given format to write the
"Concluding" paragraph:
Restate the thesis statement from Introduction.
Wrap up all three areas of information in a
creative way-reflect back.
Creative concluding sentence to send us out of
the essay.
*** Rough Draft Wednesday, December 9th ***
Use expanded sentences showing good use of
vocabulary.
Use transitions within your detail areas.
Make sure that you paint a clear picture of this
character.
Use this given format for the "Introduction"
paragraph:
Thesis Statement:
Nondescript detail on first area of information:
Nondescript detail on second area of
information:
Nondescript detail on third area of information:
Creative concluding sentence to send us into
the essay:
Use this given format to write "Body"
paragraphs:
Topic sentence:
CD #1:
.
CM #1:
.
CM #2:
.
CD #2:
.
CM #1:
.
CM #2:
.
CD #3:
.
CM #1:
.
CM #2:
.
Concluding sentence:
6- Use this given format to write three
"Concluding" paragraph:
Restate the thesis statement from Introduction:
.
Wrap up all three areas of information in a
creative way-reflect back:
.
Creative concluding sentence:
.