TOPIC:
Use at least three literary terms and explain how they relate to the theme of The
Secret Life of Bees. Additionally, in your essay, you must incorporate at least one epigram and explain how it relates to the theme of the novel. (outlines due typed next Thursday)
1. Hook (Grab reader’s attention)
Discuss/describe the theme (moral of the story)
2. Choose Lit term(s)- relate it to theme
3. Choose Lit term(s)- relate it to theme
4. Choose Lit term(s)- relate it to theme
5. Conclusion- tie the body paragraphs together and restate thesis.
Three ways to incorporate an Epigram
1. Use an epigram as your hook and then comment on it.
2. Use an epigram that is symbolic and explain what it symbolizes in the body of your essay.
3. Use one in your conclusion as a way to tie everything together.

Essay outline format
nd
A.
Introduction
1.
Hook- Something that grabs the reader’s attention (Quote,
Epigram, Question, Fact (Unfun or Fun), Statistic, Interesting observation
2.
Introduction of evidence: X,Y, Z (your lit terms) a.
Key areas of proof (what parts of the story prove your point?) b.
Key methods of proof (How does the author go about making his/her point?)
3.
Thesis statement: “X,Y,Z prove the theme that ______________ because ________________.”
B.
Body Paragraph 1
1.
Explanation of evidence for X
2.
Proof of evidence for X a.
Facts b.
Quotes c.
Sub themes (A little lesson that relates to your big lesson) d.
Specific Scenes e.
Specific Characters
C. Body Paragraph 2
1. Explanation of evidence for Y

2. Proof of evidence for Y a. Facts b. Quotes c. Sub themes d. Specific Scenes e. Specific Characters
D. Body Paragraph 3
1. Explanation of evidence for Z
2. Proof of evidence for Z a. Facts b. Quotes c. Sub themes d. Specific Scenes e. Specific Characters
E- Conclusion
1.
Restate the thesis (not word for word).
2.
Tie X, Y, Z together (Explain how they all support the theme of the story)
3.
Outside example that relates to the theme (Film, another book, moment in history, current event, song lyric etc.)