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THE THESIS

Does anyone want to know the secret to writing a thesis? THE THESIS Does anyone want to know the secret to writing a thesis? Answer the question!

Is there a good way to answer the question? THE THESIS Is there a good way to answer the question? YES! No first or second person POV- just say it Be detailed, yet clear and concise. Answer the question in ONE SENTENCE. Make sure to TAG (title/author/genre) it if you are writing about literature! I, me, we, our, you, your

THE THESIS In his short story “The Banana Tree”, James Berry uses indirect characterization to depict ________ and ____________. Your thesis statement should address the prompt and must be TAGged (Title, Author, Genre).

THE THESIS Topic Sentences Apply the prompt to each character… In his short story “The Banana Tree”, James Berry uses indirect characterization to depict _Mr. Bass_ and _Gustus__. Apply the prompt to each character… Body paragraph 1 will be about: Mr. Bass Body paragraph 2 will be about: Gustus

THE THESIS Topic Sentences Example analyzing Mr. Bass: Mr. Bass, a character in James Berry’s short story “The Banana Tree”, is caring and strong. Now lets practice with Gustus… Write a topic sentence (answer) to this prompt: How does James Berry use Gustus’s words and actions to develop him as a character?

Transitions Example transitions: In summary, For example, Thus, Hence, Link your ideas and paragraphs with transition words/phrases Example transitions: In summary, For example, Thus, Hence, For instance, Because of this, Therefore, Consequently, As a result,

Jane Schaffer Paragraph (abridged) Topic sentence: Introduces the focus/topic of the paragraph. It must be something that is PROVABLE, not a fact. TS CD A specific detail or quote to support the reason/example – need to introduce the quote – give context and cite it CM WHAT does the detail mean? WHY is it important? CM Explain HOW the detail/quote proves your reason/example from the thesis CS Wrap up the paragraph by showing how the paragraph has proven the THESIS statement

This is your CD caring leader Personality Trait (Adjective) Quote / Supporting Detail from Text Citation (Berry PAGE) Explain how the quote supports your adjective. Example: Determined “The urgency of getting across became more and more frightening, and he gritted his teeth and dug his toes into the debris, climbing with maddened determination.” This is your CD (Berry 151) Even though the hurricane has destroyed the bridge and has made crossing the river very dangerous, Gustus does not turn back. (CONTEXT) Covered in bruises, afraid, and exhausted, he finds the strength to push, claw, and fight his way across the river to reach his tree. His refusal to back down proves his determination. This is your CM 1 & CM 2   caring leader   “Mr. Bass shuffled, looking around as if he wished to back out of the suggestion. But his rich voice and singing leadership were too famous”  (Berry 11) Even though Mr. Bass is nervous and has his own family to look after, he still helps with leading the townspeople in a hymn. He sacrifices his own needs for the good of the group. His actions imply that he is a giving man who pays attention to the needs of all the people in the village.

TS CD CM CM CS Jane Schaffer Paragraph At the start of the story, Mr. Bass is depicted as a caring man. For instance, as the town prepares for the hurricane, Mr. Bass is asked to lead the group in a hymn. “Mr. Bass shuffled, looking around as if he wished to back out of the suggestion. But his rich voice and singing leadership were too famous” (Berry 11). Although he has his own family to look after, Mr. Bass accepts the request to sing and pray with the townspeople. His actions imply that he is a giving man who pays attention to the needs of all the people in the village. Even the impending hurricane could not shake the kindness in Mr. Bass. TS CD CM CM CS

Now let’s ROCK and ROAR! Thesis: In the short story “The Banana Tree” James Berry uses indirect characterization to depict ______________ and _____________. Topic Sentence: Gustus’s decisions and actions demonstrate that he is a __(adj)_____ character.