1. Writing a

2.  BLACK - “Hook” (Also referred to as an “Attention Grabber”):  attention getting device to capture the reader’s interest  a thoughtful question, an interesting statement, OR a relevant quote.  You may use any QUOTE that relates to your thesis.  (1 sentence)  RED - Background Information: You must include  the title of the text  the name of the author  sum-up the plot of the story in a few of sentences  relevant character description.  (3-5 sentences)  BLUE - Thesis: the “controlling idea” of your essay (the thesis statement is to your essay what a topic sentence is to a paragraph). This sentence states your argument/what you claim to be conveyed through the novel! (1 sentence)

3. See NOTES on WRITING A ONE-CHUNK PARAGRAPH Example of a Two-Chunk Body Paragraph:  BLUE - Topic Sentence: main idea of paragraph – CM words. (1 sentence)  RED - Concrete Detail: “stuff from the story” - QUOTE You must use the proper MLA page citation. Remember CD sentence is written in three parts (Transition, Lead-in phrase, and quote). (1 sentence)  GREEN - Commentary: ANALYSIS(your opinion) the “stuff from your head.” You must use CM words (words with feeling behind them). (1 sentence)  GREEN - Commentary: ANALYSIS(your opinion) “stuff from your head.” You must use CM words. (1 sentence)  RED - Concrete Detail: “stuff from the story” - QUOTE You must use the proper MLA page citation. Remember CD sentence is written in three parts (Transition, Lead-in, and Concrete Detail). (1 sentence)  GREEN - Commentary: ANALYSIS (your opinion) the “stuff from your head.” CM words (words with feeling behind them). (1 sentence)  BLUE - Concluding Sentence: “ties things up;” final remark on the main idea of your paragraph. CM words. (1 sentence)

4.  BLUE: Summarize the main points of your essay (your commentary) (2-3 sentences)  BLUE: Comment on importance of the THESIS of your essay. (1-2 sentences)  BLACK: Tie in your “Hook” (Attention Grabber) – bring essay “full-circle” (1-2 sentences)