Typed Rivka Paragraph
Assignment Description
Half Sheet Helper 

                                            Helpful Tip For Getting Started

Create a list of the things you know about Rivka: 

Tuesday
Students used the story "The Man in the Well" from class to work on a Creative Writing Activity today.  Here are the steps we used in class to complete this activity.  





How old is she?

Has she been in the camps long?

What has she experienced in the camps?

What does she know?

How does she manage to survive the camp?

How does she treat Hannah when she arrives at the camp?

What are her views of survival in the camp?

What impresses you about her?

Based on all this information, what word do you think best describes her?  (Use this in your topic sentence!)

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How Do I Write Commentary?

First of all, remember the DON'Ts....Don't retell me what's in your quote...Don't repeat your topic sentence.

Move your message forward.

Provide the BIG PICTURE

Why is Rivka impressive?

Why was she important for Hannah and the others in the camp?