For sample paragraphs, visit, this link English Dept website
Use the handouts I gave you to review the literary must-haves list.
YOUR JOB HERE IS TO EXPLAIN WHAT YOU THINK THE THEME OF THE STORY IS, BASED ON YOUR TICK CHART AND YOUR THESIS STATEMENT.
Remember that you need three strong pieces of evidence from the text (one of which must be a quotation, CITED PROPERLY). For each piece of evidence, add your opinion about it and then explain how it proves the thesis.
EX.
Evidence, the aunt's red, raw hands and the fact that she never visited the attic
Opinion: (explain the quote) symbolizes her station in life, she works hard as a homemaker but has no time for higher level learning, reading, or using the imagination, consequently, she would never be elevated to Teddy's status in the attic
Explanation: The author uses the aunt to symbolize the working class adult world--someone who has no time or inclination to pursue any creative outlet. She is trapped by her limited position in life and consequently cannot help Teddy preserve his extraordinary imagination.
Next--use a terrific transition to lead the reader into your next point . . .
Repeat
Opinion
Evidence
Explanation
Transition
Repeat
Opinion
Evidence
Explanation
Conclude (repeat the thesis)
Double space your work. You will have time to edit, revise and complete your paragraph during class.
