Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie

Essay portion of the test

 

Part D:  Essay. 

 

Pretend that you are Inspector Neele and you are writing the arrest warrant for Lance Fortescue.  In this document you have to list the evidence you have that proves that Lance Fortescue is the actual murderer of Gladys Martin and Adele Fortescue and is morally responsible for the murder of Rex Fortescue.    In other words, you will be writing an essay in which you describe all three murders, how they were committed, and how or why Lance Fortescue is responsible.  (40 points)

 

Don’t forget! 

  • An introductory paragraph which includes the following:
    • T.A.G. Statement
    • A short description of the novel we have just read together.
    • A thesis statement that states what you are doing to discuss in your essay
    • A quick review of those three reasons in your introductory paragraph
  • Three body paragraphs which each include:
    • Topic sentence for each paragraph
    • Many specific details from the novel which support your topic sentence and thesis statement
    • Concluding or clincher sentence for each paragraph that begins with a transitional word or phrase and sums up the paragraph
  • Conclusion paragraph which includes the following:
    • a transitional word or phrase
    • restates the thesis statement
    • reviews the evidence
    • overall sums up the essay

 

Plan your essay here:

 

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