Name: ______________________________
Period: _________
Romeo and Juliet Essay
Introductory Paragraph
Hook: What is the big idea?
Thesis Statement
Preview Statement of Topics:
1.
2
3.
(Transition)
First Supporting
Second Supporting
Paragraph
Paragraph
Third Supporting
Paragraph
Restate Topic 1
Restate Topic 2
Restate Topic 3
Supporting Evidence
and Examples from
Text
Supporting Evidence
and Examples from
Text
Supporting
Evidence and
Examples from Text
Explanation of how
the evidence
supports the topic
Explanation of how
the evidence
supports the topic
Explanation of how
the evidence
supports the topic
Transition
Transition
Conclusion Paragraph
Transition
Restate the thesis/introductory paragraph
Summarize the main points
So why does all of this matter? Connect the thesis and main
points to your BIG IDEA.
You have a choice for this essay. You may choose to write about Romeo
OR Juliet. Choose to write about one of the following prompts:
Tragic flaw: a trait or characteristic that leads to the main character’s
downfall
What is Romeo’s tragic flaw?
OR
What is Juliet’s tragic flaw?
Introductory Paragraph:
Hook: What is the big idea?
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Thesis Statement: Is it specific, direct, and arguable?
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Preview Statement of Topics:
Topic 1:
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Topic 2:
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Topic 3:
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