My Downloads Page You may use the following handouts for your own classes. Files ending in .doc are Microsoft Word, in .ppt Microsoft PowerPoint, in .pdf Adobe Portable Document Format. Email me if you have any problems. Plan Page Size: 35 KB Generic Plan Page for the Five-Paragraph Plus Essay Basic Plan Page Size: 40 KB Simple version for the Basic Five-Paragraph Essay Thesis Introduction Size: 35 KB Introduces elements of the thesis sentence, with samples and models Thesis Introduction Answers Size: 32 KB Suggested answers for the Thesis Introduction handout. Literary Plan Page Size: 43 KB Version adapted for a Literary Analysis Essay Theses Practice Size: 37 KB Sample Model Theses for analysis and discussion. Thesis Test Size: 44 KB Test on Thesis concept, with analysis and composition. Thesis Test Answers Size: 29 KB Suggested answers for the Thesis Test. Peer Response Critique Sheet Size: 31 KB Use to keep track of requests and comments in small peer-editing groups. Taboo List Size: 27 KB Taboo List of the errors that are so forbidden that violation results in a zero. Word doc. Writing Portfolio Size: 185 KB 50+ autobiographical assignments cover exposition, description, narration, and argument. Word doc. Writing Portfolio Size: 589 KB 50+ autobiographical assignments cover exposition, description, narration, and argument. PDF File. No-Excuse Spelling List Size: 44 KB 165 words secondary students should always spell correctly. Word doc. No-Excuse Spelling List Size: 37 KB 165 words secondary students should always spell correctly. PDF file. Letter to Santa Size: 107 KB Grown-up letter requesting three abstract qualities. Really an essay!