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?