Bellringer Topic sentences in body paragraphs must relate to the __________________. Do NOT introduce new information in the _________________. Instead of saying “in clonclusion,” use “__________________________” insead.

Expository Writing Prompt English II

Expository Writing Prompt In this unit, we have analyzed “The Masque of the Red Death” and “Annabel Lee” in great detail. We are going to add one additional text to the mix today. It is a poem by Emily Dickinson called “Because I Could Not Stop for Death.” After reading the new text, reflect on all three texts listed above and respond to the following prompt using the outlined format for expository writing: Discuss how each of the texts symbolically portrays death. Consider death’s appearance, purpose, motive, and/or demeanor.

“Because I could Not Stop for Death” By Emily Dickinson He kindly stopped for me –  The Carriage held but just Ourselves –  And Immortality.  We slowly drove – He knew no haste  And I had put away  My labor and my leisure too,  For His Civility –  We passed the School, where Children strove  At Recess – in the Ring –  We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain –  We passed the Setting Sun –  Or rather – He passed Us –  The Dews drew quivering and Chill –  For only Gossamer, my Gown –  My Tippet – only Tulle –  We paused before a House that seemed  A Swelling of the Ground –  The Roof was scarcely visible –  The Cornice – in the Ground –  Since then – 'tis Centuries – and yet  Feels shorter than the Day  I first surmised the Horses' Heads  Were toward Eternity –

Sample Outline Introduction Body Paragraph 1—TMOTRD (CCC) Broad statement about death OR use a definition Statement about how authors use a variety of literary strategies to convey their perspectives on death THESIS STATEMENT: In “The Masque of the Red Death,” “Annabel Lee,” and “Because I Could Not Stop for Death,” the authors use various symbols to communicate their connotations for death; these symbols include a dark, masked figure, angels on a quest for vengeance, and a kind escort into the afterlife. Body Paragraph 1—TMOTRD (CCC) Body Paragraph 2—ABL (CCC) Body Paragraph 3—BICNSFD (CCC) Conclusion Restate the THESIS Summarize the main points in the body paragraphs Leave the audience with a FINAL THOUGHT!