Outlining Theme Essay

Intro Paragraph  Attention Grabber: Choose one from the example handout  Background: Review the background necessary for the reader to understand – in this case tell us about Wiesel and a little bit about the memoir night.  Thesis statement: Use the sentence frame from the hand out – be sure that you include the word THEME, and a FULL THEME STATEMENT – not just the topic  Attention Grabber: Choose one from the example handout  Background: Review the background necessary for the reader to understand – in this case tell us about Wiesel and a little bit about the memoir night.  Thesis statement: Use the sentence frame from the hand out – be sure that you include the word THEME, and a FULL THEME STATEMENT – not just the topic

Body Paragraphs – need AT LEAST 2 BPs  T opic Sentence – what is your paragraph about? Be sure it relates to your THESIS!  Evidence – this should be 2-3 sentences, summarizing and example from the text. Include a short quote, if necessary. NEEDS a CITATION – (Wiesel #) you should have two pieces of evidence per paragraph. Each evidence should have commentary:  Commentary One – What is the important idea in this passage – it will feel a little repetitive, but that’s ok!  Commentary Two – How does this piece of evidence develop the theme statement? How does it relate to ALL people? (not just the book) – this should be about 2 sentences  Conclusion Sentence – wrap it all up, relating the theme not only to the book but to everyone in all times!  T opic Sentence – what is your paragraph about? Be sure it relates to your THESIS!  Evidence – this should be 2-3 sentences, summarizing and example from the text. Include a short quote, if necessary. NEEDS a CITATION – (Wiesel #) you should have two pieces of evidence per paragraph. Each evidence should have commentary:  Commentary One – What is the important idea in this passage – it will feel a little repetitive, but that’s ok!  Commentary Two – How does this piece of evidence develop the theme statement? How does it relate to ALL people? (not just the book) – this should be about 2 sentences  Conclusion Sentence – wrap it all up, relating the theme not only to the book but to everyone in all times!

Conclusion  Restate your thesis – use different words to remind the reader what you are proving  Relate it to everyone – how does this theme apply beyond Night?  Review the topics of each paragraph  Why is it important to remember this theme?  Restate your thesis – use different words to remind the reader what you are proving  Relate it to everyone – how does this theme apply beyond Night?  Review the topics of each paragraph  Why is it important to remember this theme?

Outlining Research Essay

Intro Paragraph  Attention Grabber: Choose one from the example handout  Background: Review the background necessary for the reader to understand – in this case tell us a little bit about your topic – think who, what, where, when  Thesis statement: This should answer your research question! Example: Hitler had a significant impact on the Holocaust and WWII because of his rise to power, his role as Chancellor, and his role in the Final Solution.  Your paper will PROVE how Hitler had a significant impact  Attention Grabber: Choose one from the example handout  Background: Review the background necessary for the reader to understand – in this case tell us a little bit about your topic – think who, what, where, when  Thesis statement: This should answer your research question! Example: Hitler had a significant impact on the Holocaust and WWII because of his rise to power, his role as Chancellor, and his role in the Final Solution.  Your paper will PROVE how Hitler had a significant impact

Body Paragraphs – need AT LEAST 2 BPs  T opic Sentence – what is your paragraph about? How does this prove your thesis  Example: Hitler’s rise to power demonstrates the control he had over the people and why they followed him into WWII and participated in the Holocaust  Evidence 2-3 sentences, summarizing a portion of your research. Include a short quote, if necessary. NEEDS a CITATION – (Author/First Words) you should have two pieces of evidence per paragraph. Each evidence should have commentary:  Commentary One – What is the important idea in this evidence- explain it like your reader knows NOTHING  Commentary Two – How does this piece of evidence prove your thesis statement?  Conclusion Sentence – wrap it all up  T opic Sentence – what is your paragraph about? How does this prove your thesis  Example: Hitler’s rise to power demonstrates the control he had over the people and why they followed him into WWII and participated in the Holocaust  Evidence 2-3 sentences, summarizing a portion of your research. Include a short quote, if necessary. NEEDS a CITATION – (Author/First Words) you should have two pieces of evidence per paragraph. Each evidence should have commentary:  Commentary One – What is the important idea in this evidence- explain it like your reader knows NOTHING  Commentary Two – How does this piece of evidence prove your thesis statement?  Conclusion Sentence – wrap it all up

Conclusion  Restate your thesis – use different words to remind the reader what you are proving  Review the topics of each paragraph  Why is it important to know this information?  Restate your thesis – use different words to remind the reader what you are proving  Review the topics of each paragraph  Why is it important to know this information?