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Bellringer

Topic sentences in body paragraphs must relate to the __________________.

Do NOT introduce new information in the _________________.

Instead of saying “in

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Expository Writing Prompt

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Expository Writing Prompt

In this unit, we have analyzed “The Masque of the Red Death” and “Annabel Lee” in great detail. We are going to add one additional text to the mix today. It is a poem by Emily Dickinson called “Because I Could Not Stop for Death.”

After reading the new text, reflect on all three texts listed above and respond to the following prompt using the outlined format for expository writing:

Discuss how each of the texts symbolically portrays death. Consider death’s appearance, purpose, motive, and/or demeanor.Slide4

“Because I could Not Stop for Death”

By Emily Dickinson

Or rather – He passed Us – 

The Dews drew quivering and Chill – 

For only Gossamer, my Gown – 

My Tippet – only Tulle – 

We paused before a House that seemed 

A Swelling of the Ground – The Roof was scarcely visible – The Cornice – in the Ground – Since then – 'tis Centuries – and yet Feels shorter than the Day I first surmised the Horses' Heads Were toward Eternity –

Because I could not stop for Death – 

He kindly stopped for me – 

The Carriage held but just Ourselves – 

And Immortality. 

We slowly drove – He knew no haste 

And I had put away 

My labor and my leisure too, 

For His Civility – 

We passed the School, where Children strove 

At Recess – in the Ring – 

We passed the Fields of Gazing Grain – 

We passed the Setting Sun – Slide5

Sample Outline

Introduction

Broad statement about death OR use a definition

Statement about how authors use a variety of literary strategies to convey their perspectives on death

THESIS STATEMENT: In “The Masque of the Red Death,” “Annabel Lee,” and “Because I Could Not Stop for Death,” the authors use various symbols to communicate their connotations for death; these symbols include a dark, masked figure, angels on a quest for vengeance, and a kind escort into the afterlife.

Body Paragraph 1—TMOTRD (CCC)

Body Paragraph 2—ABL (CCC)

Body Paragraph 3—BICNSFD (CCC)ConclusionRestate the THESISSummarize the main points in the body paragraphsLeave the audience with a FINAL THOUGHT!