"Cell One" Paragraph Assignment
Write a detailed, full paragraph on the following:
How and why has Nnamabia, the sister OR the parents changed by the end of the story?
*** Focus only on the transformation in the character you have selected--in other words, what is the character like after s/he has changed?
*** Imagine you have already written a paragraph on what your character (Nnamabia, the sister or the parents) was like before Nnamabia enters prison. In other words, in your paragraph, you do not need to tell the reader (me) what the character was like at the beginning of the story.
Make sure your paragraph:
¨ starts with an analytical topic sentence (presents an idea or opinion about the story).
¨ focuses on a single, thought-provoking reason for the change in your character (don’t give many different reasons).
¨ uses at least THREE brief, embedded quotations to illustrate, support, and/or develop the reason you give.
¨ analyzes the quotations (does not summarize them). Remember that these quotations should support a reason that is implied in the story but not directly stated.
¨ has smooth transitions from one point to another.
Also, be sure your paragraph:
¨ does not use “I” (first person).
¨ is double-spaced.
¨ uses the present tense (e.g. “He runs,” not “he ran”).
*** Don’t summarize the plot; assume your reader already knows it.
Please put your paragraph on a Google doc that you share with me.
¨ Please give me editing privileges.
¨ Do not edit the paragraph once you officially share it with me on Monday, 9/12.
Note: Remember that if you're not sure how to embed quotations, you can consult the following handout: