1. Priscilla and the Wimps
The short story “Priscilla and the Wimps” is filled with interesting characters: some good, some not so good!

2. Character Analysis
For this assignment, you will write a three paragraph essay that includes an introduction and a conclusion.
The body paragraph must have two “chunks”, meaning it must contain 2 concrete details and 4 commentary sentences, as well as a topic sentence and a concluding sentence.
Your body paragraph must contain one direct quote and one paraphrase for the concrete details in proper MLA format.

3. Priscilla and the Wimps
Thesis statement:
subject + opinion
Ex: The character,_______ (subject), is a ________ person (opinion).
(This is just a preliminary thesis--you can reword it when we begin writing the rough draft)

4. Introduction Hook (no questions!)
Connect to story: give title, author and brief summary (2-3 sentences)
Thesis statement

5. Conclusion Reconnect to hook Restate thesis
Offer final thought: What can we learn? What does the author want us to take away from the story?