state your point / topic (first sentence) : simons narration is significant because

expand with relevant background detail : simons narration is told through joes perspective, however simon validated joes account as “far and correct.” simons “voice” reveals that he resented joes injury and that he felt justified in distancing himself from joe.

examples (specific) : the text states “….”, the reader is told “….”, it is revealed “….”, words like “….”.

response (your response) : what does the reader learn, what does the reader think, visualise and feel ? what connections can the reader make to the other experiences or contexts, what is the overall purpose / message