Tell-Tale Heart Paragraph and Essay
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Objective
I can construct a well-developed paragraph that analyzes a theme in "The Tell-Tale Heart" using textual evidence.
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Practice
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Explain the function of a thesis statement in an essay. How does the thesis statement guide the content of the body paragraphs?
Describe the three essential components of a well-developed body paragraph (claim, evidence, and analysis). Explain the purpose of each component.
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Exit ticket
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“Write a paragraph analyzing the theme of guilt in "The Tell-Tale Heart." Include a claim, textual evidence, and analysis of how the evidence supports your claim. Write a paragraph analyzing the theme of madness in "The Tell-Tale Heart." Include a claim, textual evidence, and analysis of how the evidence supports your claim. ”
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