A CHANGE BY AGE

Victoria Lyczak
6
th
Grade Literature
4/11/2014


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Lyczak, 2

When I first started reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, I didnt exactly fall in love
with the novel. As it went on, the main character, Tom, started to change. Tom used to be
selfish, immature, greedy, and a big trouble maker. To support, Tom thought of ways to trick
other boys into paying for doing his whitewashing chores. Throughout the story, Tom decides
he has no need to play around, realizes that there are consequences to every action, and even gets
a conscience. When the tale came to a close, I was greatly moved by just how much a selfish,
immature boy had changed in a few months. So, Tom goes on to become a more mature person
in this story.
In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the main character, Tom, became a mature young man,
and that is clearly shown in this first piece of evidence where he decides he has no need to play
around like a little child. By this part of the novel, Tom was concerned about the well-being of
another person because Becky, Toms girlfriend, had not been coming to school lately. "He no
longer took an interest in war, nor even piracy,"
1
means that Tom realized that he has no need for
childish things. If one were to connect the dots, they would see that Tom is caring more about
another person than playing which shows true maturity. To tie it up, Tom definitely became a
more mature person in this novel because of the example above.
Contained in this novel, a young boy named Tom became a more mature person, and the
next piece of evidence is proof especially since it involves apologizing. At this point in the
story, Tom was walking and talking with Amy Lawrence, Toms old girlfriend, and was trying to
make Becky jealous. He had just come back from his lunch break and realized what he had
done. Tom said, "I acted mighty mean today, Becky, and I'm so sorry,"
2
which means that Tom
realized his actions, that there are consequences to each action, and that it is important to
apologize for what he did. For one to realize the consequences of their actions is a very mature
thing, and because Tom did this, it shows that his maturity is improving. By putting all of this
together, one would see that Tom is also putting himself in others shoes, which is, again,
something that requires a high maturity level. In conclusion, this bit of evidence helps to prove
that Tom became a more mature person, which is a change for the better.
Within the novel, Tom changed into a mature person when his conscience became very
present. In this part of the story, Tom has just witnessed a murder at midnight, and he took an
oath not to tell anyone about it; therefore, it was driving him crazy. "Tom went home miserable,
and his dreams that night were full of horrors,"
3
means that Tom was developing a conscience
something that comes with maturity. If one were to ponder this bit of information, they would
soon come to the realization that through the other pieces of evidence and this one, Tom
developed a conscience. Taking it one-step further, one would discover that growing up is a
developing of a conscience and maturity something that is clearly stated in this novel and the
evidence above. In closing, the main character, Tom, turns into a mature person throughout the


1
Mark Twain, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (New York: Modern Library Paperback
Edition, 2001), 92.

2
Ibid., 146.

3
Ibid., 168.
Lyczak, 3

book.
To bring to a close, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a great story of maturity and
changing. Throughout giving-up childish play, realizing that each action has a consequence, and
the gaining of a conscience, Tom starts to become a mature young adult. I hope you will
consider reading this novel based upon the examples of change I provided. In addition, I hope
you enjoyed hearing my examples and how I think Tom, the main character, changed. Tying it
together, this amazing story of change almost brought me to tears when it ended, and one can
only give thanks to Mark Twain for writing such a touching novel. All in all, The Adventures of
Tom Sawyer is a wonderful tale of growing-up, maturity, and changing for the better.































Lyczak, 4

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Twain, Mark. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. New York: Modern Library Paperback Edition,
2001.





































Lyczak, 5

Outline 1 First Draft
I. Introduction
A. When I first started reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, I didnt exactly fall in love with the novel.
B. As it went on, the main character, Tom, started to change.
C. Tom used to be selfish, immature, greedy, and a big trouble maker.
D. To support, Tom thought of ways to trick other boys into paying for doing his whitewashing chores.
E. Throughout the story, Tom decides he has no need to play around, realizes that there are consequences to every action, and
even gets a conscience.
F. When the tale came to a close, I was greatly moved by just how much a selfish, immature boy had changed in a few
months.
G. So, Tom goes on to become a more mature person in this story.
II. Body paragraph 1
A. In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the main character, Tom, becomes a more mature person, and that is clearly shown in
this first piece of evidence where he decides he has no need to play around like a little child.
B. In this part of the novel, Tom was concerned about the well-being of another person because Becky, Toms girlfriend,
hadnt been coming to school lately.
C. "He no longer took an interest in war, nor even piracy," means that Tom is realizing that he has no need for childish things.
D. If one were to connect the dots, they would see that Tom is caring more about another person than playing which shows
true maturity.
E. To tie it up, Tom definitely became a more mature person in this novel because of the example above.

III. Body paragraph 2
A. Tom, the main character in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, became a more mature person and the next piece of evidence is
proof especially since it involves apologizing.
B. At this point in the story, Tom was walking and talking with Amy Lawrence, Toms old girlfriend, and was trying to make
Becky jealous.
C. Tom had just come back from their lunch break and realized what he had done.
D. "'I acted mighty mean today, Becky, and I'm so sorry, '" means that Tom realizes his actions, that there are consequences to
each action, and that it is important to apologize for what he did.
E. For one to realize the consequences of their actions is a very mature thing, and because Tom did this, it shows that his
maturity is improving.
F. By putting all of this together, one would see that Tom is also putting himself in others shoes, which is, again, something
that requires a high maturity level.
G. In conclusion, this bit of evidence helps to prove that Tom became a more mature person, which is a change for the better.

IV. Body paragraph 3
A. Within the novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom changes into a mature, caring person.
B. In this part of the story, Tom has witnessed a murder at midnight, and he took an oath to not speak to anyone about it;
therefore, it is driving him crazy.
C. "Tom went home miserable, and his dreams that night were full of horrors," means that Tom is developing a conscience
something that comes with maturity.
D. If one were to ponder this bit of information, they would soon come to the realization that through the other pieces of
evidence and this one, Tom has developed a conscience.
E. Taking it one-step further, one would discover that growing up is a developing of conscience and maturity something that
is clearly stated in this novel and the evidence above.
F. To close, the main character, Tom, turns into a mature person throughout The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.

V. Conclusion
A. To bring to a close, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a great story of maturity and changing.
B. Throughout the gaining of conscience, the realizing that each action has a consequence, and through giving-up childish
play, Tom starts to become a mature young adult.
C. I hope you will consider reading this novel based upon the examples of change I provided.
D. In addition, I hope you enjoyed hearing my examples and how I think Tom, the main character, changed.
E. To tie it together, this amazing story of change almost brought me to tears when it ended, and one can only give thanks to
Mark Twain for writing such a touching novel.
F. All in all, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a wonderful tale of growing-up, maturity, and changing for the better.




Lyczak, 6

Outline 2 Sentence Length
I. Introduction
A. When I first started reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, I didnt exactly fall in love with the novel.
B. As it went on, the main character, Tom, started to change.
C. Tom used to be selfish, immature, greedy, and a big trouble maker.
D. To support, Tom thought of ways to trick other boys into paying for doing his whitewashing chores.
E. Throughout the story, Tom decides he has no need to play around, realizes that there are consequences to every action, and
even gets a conscience.
F. When the tale came to a close, I was greatly moved by just how much a selfish, immature boy had changed in a few
months.
G. So, Tom goes on to become a more mature person in this story.
VI. Body paragraph 1
A. In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the main character, Tom, becomes a more mature person, and that is clearly shown in
this first piece of evidence where he decides he has no need to play around like a little child.
B. In this part of the novel, Tom was concerned about the well-being of another person because Becky, Toms girlfriend,
hadnt been coming to school lately.
C. "He no longer took an interest in war, nor even piracy," means that Tom is realizing that he has no need for childish things.
D. If one were to connect the dots, they would see that Tom is caring more about another person than playing which shows
true maturity.
E. To tie it up, Tom definitely became a more mature person in this novel because of the example above.

III. Body paragraph 2
A. Tom, the main character in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, became a more mature person and the next piece of evidence is
proof especially since it involves apologizing.
B. At this point in the story, Tom was walking and talking with Amy Lawrence, Toms old girlfriend, and was trying to make
Becky jealous.
C. Tom had just come back from their lunch break and realized what he had done.
D. "'I acted mighty mean today, Becky, and I'm so sorry,'" means that Tom realizes his actions, that there are consequences to
each action, and that it is important to apologize for what he did.
E. For one to realize the consequences of their actions is a very mature thing, and because Tom did this, it shows that his
maturity is improving.
F. By putting all of this together, one would see that Tom is also putting himself in others shoes, which is, again, something
that requires a high maturity level.
G. In conclusion, this bit of evidence helps to prove that Tom became a more mature person, which is a change for the better.
IV. Body paragraph 3
A. Within the novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom changes into a mature person when his conscience becomes very
present.
B. In this part of the story, Tom has witnessed a murder at midnight, and he took an oath to not speak to anyone about it;
therefore, it is driving him crazy.
C. "Tom went home miserable, and his dreams that night were full of horrors," means that Tom is developing a conscience
something that comes with maturity.
D. If one were to ponder this bit of information, they would soon come to the realization that through the other pieces of
evidence and this one, Tom has developed a conscience.
E. Taking it one-step further, one would discover that growing up is a developing of conscience and maturity something that
is clearly stated in this novel and the evidence above.
F. To close, the main character, Tom, turns into a mature person throughout the book.

V. Conclusion
A. To bring to a close, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a great story of maturity and changing.
B. Throughout the gaining of conscience, the realizing that each action has a consequence, and through giving-up childish
play, Tom starts to become a mature young adult.
C. I hope you will consider reading this novel based upon the examples of change I provided.
D. In addition, I hope you enjoyed hearing my examples and how I think Tom, the main character, changed.
E. To tie it together, this amazing story of change almost brought me to tears when it ended, and one can only give thanks to
Mark Twain for writing such a touching novel.
F. All in all, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a wonderful tale of growing-up, maturity, and changing for the better.




Lyczak, 7

Outline 3 Transitions and Variety of Sentence Starters

I. Introduction
A. When I first started reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, I didnt exactly fall in love with the novel.
B. As it went on, the main character, Tom, started to change.
C. Tom used to be selfish, immature, greedy, and a big trouble maker.
D. To support, Tom thought of ways to trick other boys into paying for doing his whitewashing chores.
E. Throughout the story, Tom decides he has no need to play around, realizes that there are consequences to every action, and
even gets a conscience.
F. When the tale came to a close, I was greatly moved by just how much a selfish, immature boy had changed in a few
months.
G. So, Tom goes on to become a more mature person in this story.
II. Body paragraph 1
A. In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the main character, Tom, becomes a more mature person, and that is clearly shown in
this first piece of evidence where he decides he has no need to play around like a little child.
B. By this part of the novel, Tom was concerned about the well-being of another person because Becky, Toms girlfriend, had
not been coming to school lately.
C. "He no longer took an interest in war, nor even piracy," means that Tom realized that he has no need for childish things.
D. If one were to connect the dots, they would see that Tom is caring more about another person than playing which shows
true maturity.
E. To tie it up, Tom definitely became a more mature person in this novel because of the example above.

III. Body paragraph 2
A. Tom, the main character in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, became a more mature person and the next piece of evidence is
proof especially since it involves apologizing.
B. At this point in the story, Tom was walking and talking with Amy Lawrence, Toms old girlfriend, and was trying to make
Becky jealous.
C. He had just come back from his lunch break and realized what he had done.
D. "'I acted mighty mean today, Becky, and I'm so sorry,'" means that Tom realized his actions, that there are consequences to
each action, and that it is important to apologize for what he did.
E. For one to realize the consequences of their actions is a very mature thing, and because Tom did this, it shows that his
maturity is improving.
F. By putting all of this together, one would see that Tom is also putting himself in others shoes, which is, again, something
that requires a high maturity level.
G. In conclusion, this bit of evidence helps to prove that Tom became a more mature person, which is a change for the better.

IV. Body paragraph 3
A. Within the novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom changes into a mature person when his conscience becomes very
present.
B. In this part of the story, Tom has witnessed a murder at midnight, and he took an oath to not speak to anyone about it;
therefore, it was driving him crazy.
C. "Tom went home miserable, and his dreams that night were full of horrors," means that Tom is developing a conscience
something that comes with maturity.
D. If one were to ponder this bit of information, they would soon come to the realization that through the other pieces of
evidence and this one, Tom has developed a conscience.
E. Taking it one-step further, one would discover that growing up is a developing of conscience and maturity something that
is clearly stated in this novel and the evidence above.
F. To close, the main character, Tom, turns into a mature person throughout the book.

V. Conclusion
A. To bring to a close, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a great story of maturity and changing.
B. Throughout the gaining of conscience, the realizing that each action has a consequence, and through giving-up childish
play, Tom starts to become a mature young adult.
C. I hope you will consider reading this novel based upon the examples of change I provided.
D. In addition, I hope you enjoyed hearing my examples and how I think Tom, the main character, changed.
E. Tying it together, this amazing story of change almost brought me to tears when it ended, and one can only give thanks to
Mark Twain for writing such a touching novel.
F. All in all, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a wonderful tale of growing-up, maturity, and changing for the better.

Lyczak, 8

Outline 4 Content of Body and Mechanics
I. Introduction
A. When I first started reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, I didnt exactly fall in love with the novel.
B. As it went on, the main character, Tom, started to change.
C. Tom used to be selfish, immature, greedy, and a big trouble maker.
D. To support, Tom thought of ways to trick other boys into paying for doing his whitewashing chores.
E. Throughout the story, Tom decides he has no need to play around, realizes that there are consequences to every action, and even gets a
conscience.
F. When the tale came to a close, I was greatly moved by just how much a selfish, immature boy had changed in a few months.
G. So, Tom goes on to become a more mature person in this story.
II. Body paragraph 1
A. In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, the main character, Tom, became a mature young man, and that is clearly shown in this first piece of
evidence where he decides he has no need to play around like a little child.
B. By this part of the novel, Tom was concerned about the well-being of another person because Becky, Toms girlfriend, had not been
coming to school lately.
C. "He no longer took an interest in war, nor even piracy," means that Tom realized that he has no need for childish things.
D. If one were to connect the dots, they would see that Tom is caring more about another person than playing which shows true maturity.
E. To tie it up, Tom definitely became a more mature person in this novel because of the example above.

III. Body paragraph 2
A. Contained in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, a young boy named Tom became a more mature person, and the next piece of evidence is
proof especially since it involves apologizing.
B. At this point in the story, Tom was walking and talking with Amy Lawrence, Toms old girlfriend, and was trying to make Becky jealous.
C. He had just come back from his lunch break and realized what he had done.
D. Tom said, "I acted mighty mean today, Becky, and I'm so sorry," which means that Tom realized his actions, that there are consequences to
each action, and that it is important to apologize for what he did.
E. For one to realize the consequences of their actions is a very mature thing, and because Tom did this, it shows that his maturity is
improving.
F. By putting all of this together, one would see that Tom is also putting himself in others shoes, which is, again, something that requires a
high maturity level.
G. In conclusion, this bit of evidence helps to prove that Tom became a more mature person, which is a change for the better.

IV. Body paragraph 3
A. Within the novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom changed into a mature person when his conscience becomes very present.
B. In this part of the story, Tom has witnessed a murder at midnight, and he took an oath to not speak to anyone about it; therefore, it was
driving him crazy.
C. "Tom went home miserable, and his dreams that night were full of horrors," means that Tom is developing a conscience something that
comes with maturity.
D. If one were to ponder this bit of information, they would soon come to the realization that through the other pieces of evidence and this
one, Tom developed a conscience.
E. Taking it one-step further, one would discover that growing up is a developing of conscience and maturity something that is clearly
stated in this novel and the evidence above.
F. To close, the main character, Tom, turns into a mature person throughout the book.

V. Conclusion
A. To bring to a close, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a great story of maturity and changing.
B. Throughout the gaining of conscience, the realizing that each action has a consequence, and through giving-up childish play, Tom starts to
become a mature young adult.
C. I hope you will consider reading this novel based upon the examples of change I provided.
D. In addition, I hope you enjoyed hearing my examples and how I think Tom, the main character, changed.
E. Tying it together, this amazing story of change almost brought me to tears when it ended, and one can only give thanks to Mark Twain for
writing such a touching novel.
F. All in all, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a wonderful tale of growing-up, maturity, and changing for the better.