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Two Kinds Character Essay Write a 5 paragraph essay on one of the characters (mother or daughter) from Two Kinds

and explain how that character changes throughout the story. You will need to include a minimum of three direct quotations from the short story in your essay.

Here is a brief review of the notes I had you write in class today: 1st paragraph Intro: Hook (quotation from the book); transition to argument, provide background information on your argument; state your thesis

2nd paragraph 1st body paragraph: Claim sentence (aka Topic sentence) explains what your essay is going to be about 1st example of characters personality/characteristics Direct quotation to support argument

3rd paragraph 2nd body paragraph: Claim sentence and 2nd example of characters personality / characteristics Direct quotation to support argument

4th paragraph 3rd body paragraph: Claim sentence and 3rd example of characters personality / characteristics Direct quotation to support argument

5th paragraph Conclusion DO NOT RESTATE YOUR THESIS Add your own evaluation of the character/story Make a personal connection

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