Outline
Introduction
Background about the setting, author, etc.
Very short plot summary – MAXIMUM 3 sentences
Conflict: What the main character wants / needs
THESIS Statement: Introduce the MAIN IDEA of the entire paper
Body Paragraph 1
Topic Sentence – supports THESIS + covers all ideas in paragraph
3 pieces of evidence.
Each piece is 1 moment in the text
Explanation of evidence
Concluding sentence – rephrases Topic Sentence
Body Paragraph 2: Same as Body Paragraph 1, but about a DIFFERENT idea
Body Paragraph 3 – Same as Body Paragraph 1, but about a DIFFERENT idea
Conclusion
Summary of main ideas of essay
Reminders
Include In-text Citations and Works Cited using MLA format.
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