April 15- Perks quiz and Perks paper

Today we took a short and easy quiz on the book (easy if you've read it).

We also brainstormed some ideas for a paper we will write tomorrow. Here is the outline for the paper:

Perks of being a wallflower final paper

The first chapter of Perks ends with this line from Charlie:

The reason I wrote this letter is because I start high school tomorrow and I am really afraid of going. Love always, Charlie

The last chapter of Perks ends with this line:

Tomorrow, I start my sophomore year of high school. And believe it or not, I'm really not that afraid of going.

Clearly, this is a “coming of age” novel. Charlie has an exciting but difficult first year of school, discovering that he was sexually molested as a young child by his favorite aunt, but ultimately able to begin his next year happier and healthier than his previous year.

ESSAY QUESTION:

How was Charlie shaped by the events of his freshman year of school.?

Things to consider:

q  This should not be a summary of the book. I’ve already read the book, I don’t need it summarized.

q  This should be a well-structured paper. Make it easy for your reader to understand what your thesis is.

q  This should have examples from the book. If you’re going to make a point, Back It Up. Otherwise, you’ll be like Charlie’s sister – continuing to talk, but not really saying anything.

q  Try to find your Voice- the more people can hear your personality in your writing, the more likely people will want to keep reading and the more effectively you’ll be able to express your message.

Outline for your paper

Introduction:

      Give the reader a good grabber sentence- a reason to keep on reading the paper.

      Make sure you have a clear thesis statement (“Charlie came of age as the result of _________________, ________________, and _____________”).

Write down some ideas of what you could have in your Introduction

Body:

      2-4 paragraphs

      Each paragraph focuses on a specific point that backs up your thesis statement.

      Make sure to include specific examples from the book (quotes are better!)

1st point:	2nd  point:	3rd  point:	4th  point
Specific examples for support:	Specific examples for support:	Specific examples for support:	Specific examples for support:

Conclusion:

      Wrap up your paper

      Remind your reader of your thesis

Write down some ideas of what you could have in your Conclusion

Make sure to check your paper for spelling, punctuation and grammar