Question:

How did Brian transform over the course of the novel, Hatchet? Provide evidence from the text that illustrates that Brian changes as a result of his experiences.

3 Paragraphs: Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Introduction:

Hook Sentence--pulls the reader ino Questiono Statement about changeo Quote about change

Hook Statements:

Question- Have you ever had a problem that made you change the way you think about things? Do you think change is a good thing?

Statement- Change is something that most people try to avoid. Conflicts in life often produce change.

Quote-

“Grief does not change you; it reveals you” (John Green). “Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do

have power over instead of craving control over what you don't” (Steve Maraboli).

Transition Sentence--ties the hook to the thesis Thesis Statement--what you are proving in your essay

o Change is often a result of the conflict and events that a character faces throughout a novel.

Sample Intro Paragraph:“Grief does not change you; it reveals you” (John Green). In literature and in life, change

happens even when you least expect it. Change is often a result of the conflict and events that a character faces throughout a novel.

Body:

Conclusion: