811 Notes

• thesis/main idea/claim at the end of 1st paragraph; Isabel faces difficulties...
• hook: 1st sentence makes reader want to keep reading; everyone has fears - this relates to the readers; original sentence
• writer includes her opinion
• straight to the point; concise
• Body paragraphs elaborate/explain the thesis:
• 1st body paragraph discusses a difficulty
• includes relevant quotation and elaborates on it
• shows and explains different sides, emotions of main character
• writing flows/uses transitions
• make sure to choose the best, most relevant quotations and introduce them in a way that all readers will understand
• make sure to stick to the focus/thesis throughout  
• give more background on the story
• conclusion:
• doesn't connect to real world; might be good to do
• last sentence seems a bit random; make sure to relate back to thesis
• good to include what you wonder; good to pose a question for the reader to wonder
• includes opinion but could elaborate 
• General ideas:
• topic: character and what you think about him/her; emotions of the character 
• include your opinion and back it up
• topics: theme, character (relationships, traits, what he/she represents, change/adapting to change, how they are affected by or affect the plot), connection to our lives, symbols, setting, historical events, how setting affects plot  
• include your opinions and authentic feelings, agree/disagree, similarities and differences
• connect to the real world 
• make writing flow
• express how you care about the book and how it affects you