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Priscilla and the Wimps
The short story “Priscilla and the Wimps” is filled
with interesting characters: some good, some not so
good!
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.
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)
Introduction
1. Hook (no questions!)2. Connect to story: give
title, author and brief summary (2-3 sentences)
3. Thesis statement
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?