 AP ESSAY ~ Question 3

1. To practice writing Question 3 of the AP exam in a timed setting. 2. To show mastery of writing a thematic statement. 3. The show understanding of and insight into the novella Chronicle of a Death Foretold.

 Address all parts of the prompt in the intro.  Specifically state the meaning of the work.  Provide plenty of text evidence to prove your thesis.  Write in 3 rd person. No 1 st (I, me) or 2 nd (you).  Do not say “the reader”.  Write about literature in present tense. (Santiago is unaware of his fate.)  State the author’s full name and the book’s title in your intro. (Book titles are underlined; call him “Marquez” after 1 st time.)  You may use your notes and the character list

You DO NOT have to use these formulas!  This is a story about ________ and how _____________.  By looking at _____, it is clear that _____, which is important because ______.

2 Purposes: 1. Links to thesis. It develops one major point in support of the thesis; it is a smaller topic which directly relates to the thesis. 2. Introduces the subject of the paragraph. It states the dominating idea that the paragraph will develop. Example:  Thesis: In The Metamorphosis, Gregor’s death demonstrates that one person’s change cannot help but affect those around him.  Topic Sentence: Gregor’s passing is a closing for the man himself, but it also serves as a catalyst for a new beginning for his family.

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 (It’s a good thing)

 Start: ________  Stop: ________  Take care of your needs.  If you need a lifeline, I hope you’ll let me know.

1. essay 2. prompt 3. notes from class 4. sticky note with your name stuck on the back of the last page