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reflecting on marley:
Textual evidence
my Notes
5. Craft and Structure: What was the author’s purpose for writing the memoir? How is the author’s purpose conveyed in the text?
Working from the Text
6. Copy your textual evidence into the graphic organizer below.
Textual Evidence
Importance: What does the evidence tell you about Grogan’s feelings for his dog?
WRITING to SOURCES Expository Writing Prompt
Why do people have pets? Using John Grogan and Marley as examples, explain
what human beings love about and learn from their pets. Be sure to
• Write a thesis statement (or topic sentence if the response is only one paragraph) including the topic and your opinion.
• Use textual evidence and supporting details from the newspaper column.
• Add personal commentary.
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