Creating an Outline

When you write you have to think like a reader.This means that You MUST be logical in your progression of ideas, You MUST be organized,You Must provide a thesis statementYou MUST provide a conclusion that brings together the overall purpose of your essay(thesis) and the “take away”

Why? Because YOU expect these things from an author, so YOU need to provide these as well.

Basic Outline Format

I. Introduction

II. Body Paragraph 1

III. Body Paragraph 2

IV. Body Paragraph 3

V. Conclusion

Attention “grabber,” transition sentence, and thesis statement.

Topic sentence: What is it?Details: What does it look like?Closing: Why is it important?

Revisit the thesis andoffer a “take away” to thereader. Overall, why is the TOPICImportant?

For your analytical paper on symbolism within The Good Earth:

I. Introduction

II. Body Paragraph 1

III. Body Paragraph 2

IV. Conclusion

Standard intro with attention grabber, transition, and thesis.Thesis should reflect the two majorsymbols you will discuss in more detail in your essay.

What is the symbol you will discuss? (TS)Where did it appear in the novel (remember to use quotes!)? (D)Why is this symbol important to the story? What does it reveal to the reader? (C)

Revisit the thesis andoffer a “take away” to thereader. Overall, why is symbolismImportant in a story/novel?