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Title: [Insert Your Title]
I. Introduction
1. Hook: Start with a compelling statement or question that grabs the reader’s attention.
o Example: “What drives individuals to defy societal expectations, even at great
personal risk?”
2. Introduction of the Text and Author: Briefly introduce the work's title and author.
o Example: “In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the small town of
Maycomb becomes a battleground for justice and prejudice.”
3. Context or Background Information: Provide necessary context, like historical period,
setting, or relevant background on the author.
o Example: “Set during the 1930s in the segregated American South, the novel
captures the racial tensions that impact both individuals and communities.”
4. Thesis Statement: State your main argument or interpretation of the text.
o Example: “Through the character of Atticus Finch, Lee illustrates the
importance of empathy and moral courage in confronting prejudice.”
II. Body Paragraphs
Body Paragraph 1: First Argument or Theme
1. Topic Sentence: Introduce the first main point or theme.
o Example: “Atticus Finch’s commitment to justice reflects his deep moral
principles, which guide his actions in the face of social pressure.”
2. Evidence/Quote from the Text: Provide a direct quote or specific example that
supports the argument.
o Example: “‘You never really understand a person until you consider things from
his point of view…until you climb into his skin and walk around in it’ (Lee, 30).”
3. Explanation/Analysis of Evidence: Explain how the evidence supports your argument.
o Example: “This line highlights Atticus’s belief in empathy, a value he hopes to
instill in his children, even though it contradicts the prevailing attitudes in
Maycomb.”
4. Concluding Sentence: Wrap up the paragraph and link back to the thesis.
o Example: “Atticus’s compassion and integrity make him a beacon of morality in
a flawed society.”
Body Paragraph 2: Second Argument or Theme
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