Journey to Topaz & Reiko Response to Literature

Yuki and Reiko Prompt - Example

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Prompt

The Japanese Internment was not easy for Yuki and her family. In your opinion, what were three different difficulties Yuki faced during this time? Use evidence from the story to back up your opinion. Then, compare Yuki’s difficulties to Reiko’s difficulties. Did they have similar difficulties/experiences? Use evidence from the video/notes.

Introductory Paragraph (Paragraph 1)

  • Title—underline
  • Author
  • Theme
  • Summary (2 sentences)
  • Assertion about Yuki (I think/I feel/I believe…)
  • Assertion about Reiko (I think/I feel/I believe…

Assertion/Opinion #1 (Paragraph 2)

  • Topic Sentence-Assertion about Yuki
  • Quote 1
  • Explanation
  • Quote 2
  • Explanation
  • Quote 3
  • Explanation
  • Conclusion sentence

Assertion/Opinion #2 (Paragraph 3)

  • Topic Sentence-Assertion about Reiko
  • Example 1
  • Explanation-relate to Yuki
  • Example 2
  • Explanation-relate to Yuki
  • Example 3
  • Explanation-relate to Yuki
  • Conclusion

Concluding Paragraph (Paragraph 4)

  • Title—underline
  • Theme
  • Concluding thoughts
  • RESTATE Assertions

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