ESSAY OUTLINE
Use the space below to brainstorm and create your outline.
Introduction
Opening General Statement that introduces the topic provided in a broader way:
Second statement that is more specific and introduces the novel title and author:
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Last sentences (thesis and arguments) which state the points you will prove:
Body Paragraph 1
Topic Sentence (Statement)
First point (Introduce quote and context)
Quotation/Example
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Explanation of the quotation/example (How does your quote prove your argument and ultimately your
thesis?)
Second point (Statement; include transition from first to second point and evidence – including
introduction and context of quotation)
Quotation/Example
Explanation of the quotation/example (How does your quote prove your argument and ultimately your
thesis?)
Concluding Sentence to also provide transition
Body Paragraph 2
Topic Sentence (Statement)
First point (Introduce quote and context)
Quotation/Example
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Explanation of the quotation/example (How does your quote prove your argument and ultimately your
thesis?)
Second point (Statement; include transition from first to second point and evidence – including
introduction and context of quotation)
Quotation/Example
Explanation of the quotation/example (How does your quote prove your argument and ultimately your
thesis?)
Concluding Sentence to also provide transition
Body Paragraph 3
Topic Sentence (Statement)
First point (Introduce quote and context)
Quotation/Example
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Explanation of the quotation/example (How does your quote prove your argument and ultimately your
thesis?)
Second point (Statement; include transition from first to second point and evidence – including
introduction and context of quotation)
Quotation/Example
Explanation of the quotation/example (How does your quote prove your argument and ultimately your
thesis?)
Concluding Sentence to also provide transition
Conclusion
Re-state your thesis
Summarize argument 1
Summarize argument 2
Summarize argument 3
Final comment
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