 Today, I will read a given text, identify a
theme, and provide support from the
text by selecting relevant quotes and
explaining how each relates to the
theme (6.c).
Why an outline?
 An outline helps us organize our
thoughts before we we begin writing.
 It will guide our writing.
Thesis Statement
 A thesis statement is what your are
arguing in your paper.
 Everything you write should support the
claim/argument you make
 Idea + Opinion = Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement
 In “Most Dangerous Game” by
Richard Connell, the importance of
is shown through the
changes that occur in Rainsford in
the beginning, middle, and end of
the story.
What does this mean?
 We must find quotes that support the
following ideas:
 Empathy is important
 The changes in Rainsford demonstrate
empathy
 Because our thesis refers to different
parts of the story, we need to pick quotes
from throughout the story.
Teacher, what is “ICE”?
Solid water? Not in this case…
I - INTRODUCE
 What is happening in the story
before the quote you selected?
 Briefly describe all relevant
information.
C - CITE
 Select a quote DIRECTLY from
the text
 Remember to include page
numbers!
E - EXPLAIN
 Connect the quote (citation) to
the main point.
 Explain how it relates to the
point.
ICE
 I- introduce
 What is happening in the story before the
quote you selected? Briefly describe all
relevant information.
 C – cite
 Select a quote DIRECTLY from the text
 Remember to include page numbers!
 E – explain
 Connect the quote (citation) to the main
point.
 Explain how it relates to the point.
Body Paragraph: First Main Point
 In the beginning of the story, Rainsford
is unable to understand another
perspective.
I - Introduce
 While Rainsford is on the yacht with his
friend Whitney, the two men are
discussing the idea of being the hunter
and being the prey.
C - CITE
 “’The world is made up of two classes –
the hunters and the huntees. Luckily,
you and I are the hunters’” (40).
E - EXPLAIN
 Rainsford conveys his thoughts on the
difference between being the hunter
and being the huntee. Early in the
story, he clearly believes that being a
hunter is beneficial, and it is not his fault
that other creatures are hunted. He
does not take the time to think about
another perspective.
Let’s make sure we did
everything correctly…
I - INTRODUCE
 What is happening in the story
before the quote you selected?
 Briefly describe all relevant
information.
C - CITE
 Select a quote DIRECTLY from
the text
 Remember to include page
numbers!
E - EXPLAIN
 Connect the quote (citation) to
the main point.
 Explain how it relates to the
point.
Your Turn!
 With your partner, complete the second
section of “ICE” under A (First Main Point).
 You must complete the I, C, and E for the
quote you select.
 The quote must be from the first section of
the story.
 You have 7 minutes.
Before we move on…
 Switch papers with a different pair.
 Does their “I” give relevant info from
before the quote?
 Does their “C” include a quote correctly
cited with a page number?
 Does their “E” relate to the thesis/main
point?
Your Turn!
 Complete the outline by yourself. Use the
quotes from the quote bank.
 B: Use examples from the middle of the
story
 C: Use examples from the end of the story
 Make sure you select your quotes wisely.
ICE
 I- introduce
 What is happening in the story before the
quote you selected? Briefly describe all
relevant information.
 C – cite
 Select a quote DIRECTLY from the text
 Remember to include page numbers!
 E – explain
 Connect the quote (citation) to the main
point.
 Explain how it relates to the point.