You are writing an essay to respond to Washington Irving's "The Devil and Tom Walker," and this page is meant to guide you through the process.
The essay question:
or, stated another way,
"I don't know how to start!"
Steps in the writing process: Step 1: Brainstorm Decide on the three character traits (or life situations) that make Tom a likely candidate.Step 2: Gather data Jot down (or note on your double entry journals) which details from the story you will use to support each of the three claims you're making about TomStep 3: Write Begin by writing a supporting paragraph - just start writing it!After completing your supporting paragraphs, return to the introduction and give it a try.Step 4: Revise Reexamine your paper and see if you accomplished every element of the essay to its intended effect. Run through the essay glossary like it's a checklist and see that you've attempted it all.
Decide on the three character traits (or life situations) that make Tom a likely candidate.
Jot down (or note on your double entry journals) which details from the story you will use to support each of the three claims you're making about Tom
Begin by writing a supporting paragraph - just start writing it!
After completing your supporting paragraphs, return to the introduction and give it a try.
Reexamine your paper and see if you accomplished every element of the essay to its intended effect. Run through the essay glossary like it's a checklist and see that you've attempted it all.