Character Quotes
"Mrs. Sakkaro knows what Mr. Sakkaro does for a living. Maybe she's upset because she doesn't know what I do."
George Wright
To try to make someone feel better when they are unhappy or disappointed
console
Mrs. Sakkaro
The last sentence of the introduction.
Thesis Statement
"Honestly, you would think they were..made of sugar."
Lilian Wright
Something gets smaller and dried up.
Shrivel
Where did they go?
Murphy's Park
Tells the reader that a new idea is being presented.
Transition words
"I'm a student of human nature."
Mr. Sakarro
At the end of a process or period of time in which many things happen
Eventually
What two devices did the Sakkaros bring?
Explains what the paragraph will be about.
Topic Sentence
"I'll turn Green and sicken on the spot."
George Wright
to shout or cry with a long high sound to show that you are in pain or are very sad
wail
Nine
Purpose and Location of Background Information
Location:
The middle of the introduction paragraph.
Purpose:
Introduce the author and title of the story.
Briefly summarize the story.
Introduce relevant characters.
"The barometer is falling!"
The Sakkaro Youngster
The feeling that a situation is so bad that nothing you can do will change it
Despair
What games did the adults play?
Poker and Darts
Purpose and Location of Concluding Sentence
Location: The final sentence(s) of the essay.
Purpose: Leave the reader with a thought-provoking statement related to the topic of the essay. Explain why the topic is important.