Use complete sentences. Write one paragraph. Bell Ringer Choose a character from The Outsiders and explain two of his or her character traits. Use complete sentences. Write one paragraph. Using ideas from your bell ringer, complete the Character Trait Body Paragraph Assignment. (When completed, this document will become the two body paragraphs for your Character Trait essay.)

Bell ringer: Write 2-3 sentences that explain what your essay from yesterday is about. Include the traits you will discuss in the sentences. You weren’t here yesterday?!! Complete the following: Choose a character from The Outsiders and explain two of his or her character traits. Use complete sentences. Write one paragraph.

Introduction and Conclusion NOTES! You have created two good body paragraphs for your essay. (yeah!) But, no essay is complete without an introduction and conclusion. Today you will create a concise introduction and conclusion. Your bell ringer should help you! (yeah!) Introduction: introduces your reader to your essay Attention grabber/hook Thesis statement – it tells what you will explain in your essay Conclusion: wraps up your essay and reminds your reader about the main points. Refers back to your attention grabber/hook Makes your argument again A sentence that states what your essay will discuss. An interesting and relevant statement or two that grab the attention of your reader.

Introduction and Conclusion Example introduction and conclusion Attention grabber Reckless, insensitive, clownish, and uncivil are all traits one could use to describe many of the characters from The Outsiders. However, one character that rarely – if ever – resembles those traits is Ponyboy Curtis. Ponyboy is an ethical and selfless member of the greasers. Ponyboy can be described as ethical for many reasons… Thesis statement Though Ponyboy’s gang are often thought of as undisciplined delinquents who regularly steal and fight, Ponyboy often shows another side. He shows a side that is ethical and selfless. Refer to attention grabber! Make argument again!

Put it to Practice Using the information you included in today’s bell ringer, create an introduction and a conclusion to your Character Traits essay. These will be the first and last paragraphs of your essay.

Peer Editing Before you revise your essay and write your final draft, have two peers edit your essay by using the peer-editing form on the next two slides. You should also use these forms to edit two essays by your peers. Use what your classmates say to help you revise your work, and then write neatly or type your final draft.

Peer Editing: Character Trait Essay Editor ______________________ Writer ___________________ The writer has chosen to explore character traits of ___________. The 1st character trait is ________. The 1st quotation supports this trait. The writer explains how the quotation supports the trait. The 2nd quotation supports this trait. The concluding statement relates to the topic sentence. The 2nd character trait is ________.

Peer Editing: Character Trait Essay Editor ______________________ Writer ___________________ The writer has chosen to explore character traits of ___________. The 1st character trait is ________. The 1st quotation supports this trait. The writer explains how the quotation supports the trait. The 2nd quotation supports this trait. The concluding statement relates to the topic sentence. The 2nd character trait is ________.