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You are not writing a book report! You will need to stay away from plot. You can only use something from the story
if it is showing or proving your point (central idea)
You will need evidence
What the settings add to the story Characters (pick 3) The author’s purpose and how Symbols and Motifs used Mood Themes
◦ Loss of dreams◦ Isolation◦ Handicapped
Header◦ Name◦ Teacher◦ Class◦ 23 January 2014
Pagination to the right top hand corner ◦ Martin 1
Title is centered (not bolded, not italicized) Essay is typed in
◦ 12 font◦ Times New Roman
Double Spaced One Inch Margins
You will need to ◦ Mention the author and title of the piece of work
Don’t forget to italicize the title of your novel ◦ Clearly state your opinion (central idea)◦ Give your essay focus and organization by stating
three topics you will analyze (thesis)
◦ Topic Sentence◦ Central Idea◦ Thesis◦ Ender
There are many works of literature that will last forever because of their themes. The novel, Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck focuses on the loss of dreams. This theme can be found in several of the novel’s characters such as Crooks, Curly’s Wife, and Lennie. Sadly, most of their dreams did not come true and this is a common theme of reality.
Body 1-Crooks Body 2-Curley’s Wife Body 3-Lennie
and an interpretation sentence for each.
Topic Sentence-states the topic from your thesis Restatement-a longer more detailed topic sentence Evidence from the text Interpretation of the evidence Evidence from the text Interpretation of the evidence Ender-ties this paragraph with the next paragraph
◦ Explains how the neighboring paragraphs are similar and related
Paraphrase (in your own words)◦ Then explain what the evidence shows
Direct Quote◦ Lead-in, “quote quote” (King 34).◦ Then explain what the evidence shows
Restate your central idea and thesis Restate the main points of your essay Text to Society
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