English I CP • Wednesday 11/13 Agenda: Please take out: Pen/pencil Assignment notebook English binder Fahrenheit 451 Body paragraph notes Next writing assignment Application Homework: Learning Target: -Finish part two by tomorrow. -Finish your typed thesis and body paragraph by Friday. Use your writing notes to create an original argument.

Writing Strong Body Paragraphs

Which character is the most influential for Guy Montag? Example Question Which character is the most influential for Guy Montag?

Topic Sentence Tell the reader what your paragraph is about! Each topic sentence should connect back to a point (prong) you mentioned earlier in your thesis statement.

Example: Asking important questions and educating Guy Montag about the past is arguably one of the most positive influences that change his way of thinking. One of my 3 prongs mentioned in my thesis statement

Introduce your quotation Context (1 or 2 sentences) Give the reader a glimpse of what is happening in the novel (plot summary) shortly before your quotation.

Example: In many instances, Clarisse has the ability to think for herself and make other characters around her think for themselves. Early on in the novel, Clarisse suggests to Guy that firemen once served a different role in society. Plot summary

Cite your quotation Provide your quotation from the novel. This is your evidence! You are trying to prove that Clarisse is a positive influence, so prove it with evidence from the text!!!!!

Example: Clarisse states, “Is it true that long ago firemen put fires out instead of going to start them?” (Bradbury 8). Direct quotation with author page number in parentheses.

Analyze your quotation Explain to the reader the importance of the quotation and how it supports your topic sentence (your argument). Analyze how this quotation shows positive influential qualities in Clarisse.

Analysis Plot Summary What does it mean? Clarisse’s ability to educate Guy about the past directly affects the way Guy looks at his own life, and as a result of this, Guy is able to overcome his own ignorance and begin to really live his life. What the text says “Is it true that long ago firemen put fires out instead of going to start them?”

Example: Clarisse’s ability to educate Guy about the past directly affects the way Guy looks at his own life, and as a result of this, Guy is able to overcome his own ignorance and begins to ask his own questions. Essentially, Guy realizes he is not happily married to Mildred which leads to more questioning and the realization that Guy absolutely hates his boss and his job. Shows Clarisse’s positive influence on Guy.

Concluding Sentence Wrap up the main idea of your paragraph (essentially, what were you just explaining to your audience?).

Example: Clarisse’s intellectual talents attests that she is a positive influence in Guy Montag’s world.

“Harrison Bergeron” Analysis Is Harrison Bergeron a noble hero? 1)Use your thesis statement notes and body paragraph notes to create an argument that will answer the above question. 2) You are required to write a 3-prong thesis statement and one body paragraph. 3) You can choose either YES or NO for this writing assignment. Good luck! Assignment (typed) is due this Friday 11/15