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  1. An unknown author once said, “In literature, evil often triumphs but never conquers.”In other words, bad things may win at first, but never overpowers in the end. This statement in true. One example of this can be seen in The Odyssey by Homer. Another example can be found in Black and White by Paul Volponi. As you will see, darkness may win the battle, but it will not win the war.

  2. Essay writing: (add to notes) Essay = minimum of four paragraphs -- introduction -- body paragraph #1 -- body paragraph #2 -- conclusion

  3. Introduction to critical lens paragraph = 6 sentences • Sentence #1: (author) once said, (“copy quote.”) • Sentence #2: In other words, (restate quote in your own words) • Sentence #3: This statement is true. • Sentence #4: On example of this can be seen in (title #1) by (author). • Sentence #5: Another example can be found in (title #2) by (author). • Sentence #6: As you will see, (restate quote again).

  4. Body paragraph #1 • About title #1 • Minimum length = 6 sentences • Topic Sentence = topic of essay + topic of paragraph • Include at least TWO supports from text to support topic. • Be sure to connect each support to topic. • Include at least ONE literary term in paragraph. • End paragraph with transition + TS

  5. Body paragraph #2 • About title #2 • Minimum length = 6 sentences • Topic Sentence = topic of essay + topic of paragraph • Include at least TWO supports from text to support topic. • Be sure to connect each support to topic. • Include at least ONE literary term in paragraph. • End paragraph with transition + TS

  6. Body paragraph #1 In The Odyssey by Homer, we see evidence that although evil may appear to win at first, it does not ultimately succeed. For example, during the plot of this story, (explain one example that shows evil achieving success. Then, explain how it does not conquer in the end). Another example of this theme can be seen when (explain another example that shows evil achieving success. Then, explain how it does not conquer in the end). It is evident that (restate CLS).

  7. Body paragraph #2 In Black and White by Paul Volponi, we also see evidence that evil does not conquer all. For example, during the plot of this story, (explain one example that shows evil achieving success. Then, explain how it does not conquer in the end). Another example of this theme can be seen when (explain another example that shows evil achieving success. Then, explain how it does not conquer in the end). It is clear that (restate CLS).

  8. Conclusion • Similar to introduction • Minimum length = 4 sentences • Sentence #1: Transition + topic sentence • Sentence #2: Summarize title #1 and relate to topic • Sentence #3: Summarize title #2 and relate to topic • Sentence #4: Transition + TS

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