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Parts of an Introduction
1. Lead (2-5 sentences) consists of background, title/author, bridge to thesis.
2. Thesis—the main idea of your entire essay--should respond directly to question.
3. Preview includes all 3 scopes (topic sentences).
Parts of the Body Paragraphs
1. Begin with a topic sentence (should match your preview given in the introduction). That
sentence should begin with a transition.
2. Each body paragraph should have at least 2 supports (AKA: 1st order or major
support).
3. Each support should have at least 2 details (AKA: 2nd order or minor support) for each
support.
4. When writing a literary analysis essay, at least one of those supports should be an
internal citation.
5. Internal citations must be followed up with an explanation as to the quote’s importance
in proving your scope (in turn, your thesis).
6. The paragraph should end with a sentence that wraps up the paragraph & connects the
ideas in that paragraph back to the thesis.
Transition Words
Sequence:
Time
Comparison
again, also, and, and then, finally, first, second, third, next, still, too
after a few days, after awhile, afterward, as long as, as soon as, at last,
at that time, before, earlier, immediately, in the meantime, in the past,
later, meanwhile, now, shortly, soon, then, until, when
again, also, in the same way, once more
Contrast
although, but, despite, even though, however, in contrast, instead, on
the contrary, on the one hand, on the other hand, still though yet
Examples
after all, even, for example, for instance, in fact, specifically, such as,
to illustrate, the following example
Cause and Effect
as a result, because, consequently, for this purpose, so, then, therefore,
to this end
Place
above, adjacent to, below, beyond, closer to, elsewhere, far, further on,
here, near, nearby, opposite to, there, to the left, to the right
Summary or Conclusion
as a result, as has been noted, as previously stated, as we have seen, as
mentioned earlier, in any event, in conclusion, in other words, on the
whole, therefore, to summarize
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Student’s Name
Mrs. Bloodgood
10 Honors-1
28 August 2009
The Sleeping Dragon
(Have you ever wondered what triggers a person to commit unspeakable acts when the laws
of society aren’t there to govern him, while another may remain self-composed and
compassionate to his fellow man? If you have you aren’t alone. In William Golding’s novel,
The Lord of the Flies, a group of British boys are stranded on an island, and they must hold on to
their civilized ways or slip into savagery.) Based on the boys’ behavior, Golding explores the
question of whether evil is intrinsic or extrinsic, and attempts to prove that evil is indeed
intrinsic. He does this by testing the boys’ civility, evaluating the capacity for evil that one
possesses, and determines one’s innocence can easily be stripped away when decorum fails.
To begin, the boys’ civility is tested early on in the novel. Under the guidance of Ralph, the
kind and responsible leader, the boys attempt to uphold the characteristics of a civilized society:
“We’ve got to have rules, and obey them. After all, we’re not savages” (42). They even elect a
leader, create shelters, search for food, and attempt to maintain a signal fire. Some of boys
happily follow this microcosm of an orderly, respectful society they’re created, while others like
Jack, Ralph’s nemesis, criticize Ralph and the other do-gooders, saying, “Bollocks to the rules!
Why should we obey the rules?” (73). With that being said, the boys realize that doing what is
right and proper may not be upheld and save them from themselves. At that civility has been
challenged and starts to fade, leaving room for devil’s play.
evil.
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Double space entire paper: Ctrl + A and then Ctrl + 2
Between words: 1
Between sentences: 2
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Type: Your Name
Mrs. Bloodgood
English 10 Honors-period
Due Date (day, month, year)
Center; no bold or underscore
Title is succinct and original
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Tab once to begin each paragraph.
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You must include an internal citation every time you site an
example from the text. This includes direct quotes (word for
word) and paraphrases (using your own words). Example:
“There may exist less intrusive safeguards for employers”
(294).
Include the Act, scene, and line numbers (NOT PAGE) when
quoting from Shakespeare. Example: “By the pricking of my
thumbs something wicked this way comes” (IV.1. 72-73).
Include the author’s surname (or title of article if author is
unknown) if using more than one primary source. Example:
“There may exist less intrusive safeguards for employers” (
Kesan, 294).