1. Culminating writing task
English I
1st Nine Weeks

2. English I
Using your favorite quote about revenge, explain the difference between vengeance and justice. Use evidence from “The Cask of Amontillado”, “The Most Dangerous Game”, “The Possibility of Evil”, “The Futility of Vengeance”, and “Vengeance? Justice? You Need Both” to support your opinions.

3. Prewriting

4. Introduction (English 1)
At least 3 sentences
Grabber: Grabs the readers attention (quote, question, statistic, etc.)
Bridge: Connects the grabber to the thesis
Thesis: Main idea/argument of the paper
Subject + Topic + because + 3 reasons
(question) (answer) (body paragraphs)

5. Example Thesis
What is a hobby that many people enjoy?
Thesis:
Subject- hobby that many people enjoy
Topic- fishing
Reasons- relaxing, can be done year around, provides food
Fishing is a hobby that many people enjoy because it is relaxing, can be done year around, and provides food for the fisherman.

6. Body (English 1) Three body paragraphs Five to seven sentences
Topic or claim sentence: One of the three reasons from your thesis statement
Evidence: Provide the fact that proves your claim. (For example,…)
Explanation: Explains your evidence (Because…, Since…, or Due to the fact that…)
Transition: Connects the body paragraphs (Although, accordingly, then, in the end)

7. Conclusion (English 1) At least 4 sentences Restate the thesis
Restate your claims
Closer: Why is the topic important? (Connect the topic to the world)

8. MLA Format