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Character Sketch: Introduction and Conclusion

Character Sketch: Introduction and Conclusion. Ms. Marshall. Character Sketch: Introduction and Conclusion September 12, 2011. 14.

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Character Sketch: Introduction and Conclusion

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  1. Character Sketch: Introduction and Conclusion Ms. Marshall

  2. Character Sketch: Introduction and ConclusionSeptember 12, 2011 14 • Warm Up: You have spent the last several class periods experiencing the writing process while creating your vision of a hero. Why is your hero a hero? What makes a hero? Answer in a paragraph or more. • Today’s objective is to write the introduction and conclusion to our character sketches.

  3. Introduction 14 • What makes a good introduction? • Should grab the reader’s interest • Introduce your topic “A Hero” • Show enthusiasm for your subject • Connect with your true feelings about what a hero should be

  4. A Good Beginning 14 • Consider one of the following approaches. • Start with an interesting detail stated in an exciting way. • Ashes filled the air when I was around the campfire. Crackle, crackle it went. • Start with dialogue or a saying. • It was Ralph Waldo Emerson who said that “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of simple minds.” He said it almost 200 years ago, but perhaps it bears repeating today to our senators and congressman who act as though our country can continue to spend money it does not have. • Sound, repetition, and simile. • Screech, screech, screech! The first timewe tried to play the recorders it sounded like a lion running his claws down achalkboard.

  5. Conclusion 14 • What should a conclusion do? • Clearly signal that your description is complete • Leave the reader with a final idea or image • Make a final statement about what a hero is

  6. Endings 14 • Consider one of the following approaches. • Advice • Ifyou cannot swallow and your throat is puffy, then you have strep. You should get lots of rest. And get a shot because the shot will make you better faster than the medicine. • Lesson • I learned that I shouldn’t lie because it gets me into worse trouble. In the future I’m not going to lie. If I have a problem, I’m going to tell someone about it, and ask for help. • Main idea • Chores aren’t the worst but they’re definitely not the best!

  7. Reflection and Homework 14 • Reflection: • Did you choose one of the suggested approaches for your beginning or ending? Explain. • What areas do you want to work on in your character sketch tonight? • 15 Homework • Final revision on your character sketch • Use the checklist and the rubric

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