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HW: Complete this outline by Friday, March 26th!
9th Grade English – Introduction worksheet – Controlling Idea
1. Opening Sentence. Start with a broad statement about being a hero, about
Odysseus as a hero, or about heroes in The Odyssey (or in literature in general
[Many people believe that…. OR It is commonly thought that…]
2. Thesis. State what is said about the being a hero in each passage. Include the titles.
[In passage one, “The Cyclops,” a hero is.. Similarly, in passage two, “The Lotus
Eaters,” being a hero means…]
3. Preview the specific examples you will address in the essay. [In passage one,
Odysseus is a hero when he _______________. In passage two, the hero ______,
showing that heroism is ____________________.]
WRITE YOUR INTRODUCTION BELOW. FOLLOW THE STEPS!
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9th Grade English – Writing a BODY PARAGRAPH for CONTROLLING IDEA
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OPIC SENTENCE – Your topic sentence should say the passage name and introduce
“what” a hero is (use the "answer" from your prewriting page).
Ex: In “My Night With Nicole,” Paris Hilton reveals that being a hero means being selfless.
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XAMPLE(S) FROM THE TEXT – Next, you should describe at least one specific detail that
illustrates your topic sentence. Remember, give brief background for the quote first. Then, set
up the quote. You must use a quote with a page # in this section! If more detail is needed
after the quote, include it.
Ex: Throughout the text, Paris shows that heroes must be selfless, constantly thinking of others
rather than themselves. She describes several friendships in which she puts her friends above
herself. One such friendship was with Nicole Richie. One night, Nicole was sick and Paris
nursed her back to health. Paris explains, "Nicole was as sick as a dog, so I stayed up all night
to help her feel better" (p. 64, Lines 456-459). Even though Paris missed her date with Joe, she
stayed and took care of her friend.
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ITERARY TERM – Identify what literary term is shown by your quote or example. Be sure
to include the “magic” literary term word AND an adjective if needed (characterized as angry;
angry tone; theme of death)
Ex: In this example, Paris is characterized as completely caring and dedicated when she cares
for Nicole. She uses a simile, “sick as a dog,” to describe her friend’s extreme illness. Despite
this sickness, the loving Paris takes care of her friend.
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XPLAIN HOW YOUR EXAMPLE SHOWS THE CI – Now, tell the reader what is being
shown about being a hero in the example. Be specific!
Ex: In this example, Paris' characterization shows that heroes go above and beyond to care for
others. They sacrifice their own concerns for those around them. In this case, Paris gives up
her date to save her friend’s life. A true hero thinks of others before she thinks of herself. This
altruism allows heroes to protect their men and build the support they may need to succeed
during difficult times.
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ONCLUDE YOUR PARAGRAPH – The concluding sentence should summarize the main
idea of your paragraph to remind the reader of the argument you just made.
Ex: The characterization of Parish Hilton reveals that a true hero is a selfless person.
CI BP 1:
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TOPIC SENTENCE [In the passage, ________, a hero is shown to be ________.]
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EXAMPLE(S)
[What event shows this? (Give details.) What quotation illustrates the event?]
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XPLAIN [What does the example show about being a hero? Why is this quality important?
Be sure to “match” with the TS!]
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ITERARY TERM [What literary term is in the quotation? What does the term show about
being a hero? Be sure to provide adjectives for characterization or tone and to explain symbol.]
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CONCLUDE YOUR PARAGRAPH [When Odysseus ______ he reveals a hero to be____.]
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CI BP 2:
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TOPIC SENTENCE [In the second passage, ________, a hero is shown to be ________.]
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EXAMPLE(S)
[What event shows this? (Give details.) What quotation illustrates the event?]
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XPLAIN [What does the example show about being a hero? Why is this quality important?
Be sure to “match” with the TS!]
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ITERARY TERM [What literary term is in the quotation? What does the term show about
being a hero? Be sure to provide adjectives for characterization or tone and to explain symbol.]
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CONCLUDE YOUR PARAGRAPH [When Odysseus ______ he reveals a hero to be____.]
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CONTROLLING IDEA – CONCLUSION WORKSHEET
1. Restate the two things that were proven about being a hero. [In these passages
from The Odyssey, being a hero is shown to involve ______ and _______.]
2. Restate the examples (in your own words – no quotes!) from each body paragraph
that show the two above things about being a hero. [When Odysseus _________, he
shows a hero to be________. Later, when he _______, he proves heroism to be ____.
3. Make a “Final Comment.” You may do this in several ways:
 Compare or contrast the two things proven about being a hero.
 Briefly bring up an opposing argument and explain how it is incorrect.
 Make a general statement about the main idea of the essay or the CI
theme (heroism) in general.
WRITE YOUR CONCLUSION BELOW. FOLLOW THE STEPS!
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