Possible Sentence starter

Name: ____________________________
Hour: _______
Paragraph: The paragraph explains the figurative meaning of a selected
quote. Paragraphs should be at least seven sentences in length; however
additional sentences can be used to provide further detail. (Use the
following checklist to ensure you’ve included all necessary details.)
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Sentence 1: Include a topic sentence. Remember, the topic sentence
introduces the rest of the paragraph and, therefore, must be somewhat
general.
Possible Sentence starter: Theodore Taylor, the author of the novel
The Cay, uses figurative language to
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Sentence 2: Explain the author’s intended meaning.
Possible Sentence starter: In the excerpt, ____________________
“__________________________,” the author meant that ________
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Sentence 3: Explain the significance of the excerpt to the story.
Possible Sentence starter: The author included this phrase because he
wanted the reader to understand that
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Sentences 4, 5, 6: Explain the context of the quote (what is happening
with the characters and plot at the time of the quote).
Possible Sentence starter: At this time in the story, _____________
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Before the quote, ________________________________________.
Following the quote, ______________________________________.
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Sentence 7: Close with a concluding statement. Remember, the
concluding sentence should connect to or mirror the topic sentence.
Possible Sentence starter: Theodore Taylor’s use of figurative language
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