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1:3b. Describe a character's traits as revealed by the narrator (thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions).

1:3c. Distinguish topic from theme in literature.

2:3a Revise and edit for a clear beginning, middle, and end with sequential transitions. 

Do everything for a 3. In addition to a 3 performance, demonstrate in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. 

Then, in a paragraph separate from your essay, indicate what you did to achieve a 4. 

Please feel free to discuss your idea with your teacher before or after class. 

Use essay format with transitions. 

Introduction paragraph:

Write a lead sentence and then introduce your body paragraphs.

2^nd Paragraph: Describe a character's traits as revealed by the narrator (thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions). Use multiple examples from the text.

3^rd Paragraph: Identify one of the topics in your book.  Use multiple examples that support it as a topic. 

 4^th Paragraph: Identify the overall theme in your book.  Use multiple examples that support it as the theme

Concluding Paragraph: Restate your topic and end with memorable words. 

Use essay format with transition. 

Introduction paragraph:

Write a lead sentence and then introduce your body paragraphs.

2^nd Paragraph: Describe a character's traits as revealed by the narrator (thoughts, words, speech patterns, and actions). Use one example from the text.

3^rd Paragraph: Identify one of the topics in your book.  Use one example that supports support it as a topic. 

 4^th Paragraph: Identify the overall theme in your book.  Use one example that supports it as the theme.

Concluding Paragraph: Restate your topic and end with memorable words. 

Use essay format. 

Introduction paragraph:

Write a lead sentence and then introduce your body paragraphs.

Body Paragraph: Describe a character's traits. Identify one of the topics in your book. Identify the overall theme in your book. 

Concluding Paragraph: Restate your topic and end with memorable words.