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“Shooting an Elephant” Writing Assignment
Who is to blame for the elephant’s death? Use evidence from the text to
support your opinion, as you fill in the graphic organizer below. Write in
complete sentences.
What person or group
of people do you
think is responsible
for the death of the
elephant?
'I think that_______________ is responsible for the death of the
elephant.'
List a quote from the
story that
demonstrates their
guilt.
'_answer_'
Explain in a few
sentences. Why does
that quote show that
they are guilty?
'This shows that they are guilty because...'
Provide another
quote from the story
or paraphrase a
situation in your own
words that
demonstrates their
guilt.
'_answer_'
Explain in a few
sentences. Why does
this evidence show
that they are guilty?
'This demonstrates that __________ is/are responsible for the death of
the elephant because...'