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Expository Essay

Expository Essay. Expository Essay. Writing Prompt:. Write an essay that explains how the protagonist (hero) changes as a result of conflict with his dystopian society and how this change connects to the novel’s theme. Introduction:. 1) Hook - grabs the attention of the reader

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Expository Essay

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  1. Expository Essay

  2. Expository Essay

  3. Writing Prompt: Write an essay that explains how the protagonist (hero) changes as a result of conflict with his dystopian society and how this change connects to the novel’s theme.

  4. Introduction: 1) Hook- grabs the attention of the reader *Potential strategies- question, anecdote, sensory details, factoid, or dialogue 2) State title of book, author, and a one sentence teaser… 3) Thesis Statement- the Google Maps of the whole essay; tells where the essay is going Ex. Guy Montag, the protagonist of the story, changes as a result of conflict with his dystopian society and this leads to the theme of the novel, ____( fill in blank what you believe the theme to be)_____.

  5. Introduction: 1) Hook- grabs the attention of the reader *Potential strategies- question, anecdote, sensory details, factoid, or dialogue 2) State title of book, author, and a one sentence teaser… 3) Thesis Statement- the Google Maps of the whole essay; tells where the essay is going Ex. Jonas, the protagonist of the story, changes as a result of conflict with his dystopian society and this leads to the theme of the novel, ____( fill in blank what you believe the theme to be)_____.

  6. BODY • The Body will be two paragraphs, and will be where you put your quotes to support your ideas • Should be the LONGEST part of the essay! • No First person in the essay (I, Me, My) • One may believe….The reader implies…) • Paragraph 2- * The protagonist Jonas (Guy Montag) transforms as a result of problems with his dystopian society. (use as Topic Sentence) * Background sentence before jumping in to quote 1 (optional) * Quote #1 to prove this * Analyze/Explain this (this shows, this demonstrates, one can imply/infer, etc…) *Quote #2 *Analyze/ Explain… *Concluding sentence

  7. Body (Continued) • Paragraph 3- THEME of the novel • Remember a theme is not a word, but a lesson! • See worksheet on theme, or make up your own! • The theme of the novel is __________________________________________. (Topic Sentence) • Background sentence (if applies) • Quote #1 to support theme • Analyze/Explain… • Quote #2 • Analyze/Explain… • Concluding sentence

  8. Conclusion • Restate thesis statement (REMIND us what you already informed us of…) Ex. In conclusion, Jonas changed as a result of conflict with his dystopian society, and this change results in the theme of the novel, ____________________________________. 2) Always remember/Never forget…. * end with something powerful- a quote perhaps from the book, or a powerful thought from your essay 3) Tie back to hook (recommended for those aiming for advanced credit) * go back to your hook, and see how you can tie the end sentence or two back to it to come FULL CIRCLE!!

  9. Conclusion • Restate thesis statement (REMIND us what you already informed us of…) Ex. In conclusion, Guy Montag changed as a result of conflict with his dystopian society, and this change results in the theme of the novel, ____________________________________. 2) Always remember/Never forget…. * end with something powerful- a quote perhaps from the book, or a powerful thought from your essay 3) Tie back to hook (recommended for those aiming for advanced credit) * go back to your hook, and see how you can tie the end sentence or two back to it to come FULL CIRCLE!!

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