Introduction Body Paragraph 1 Body Paragraph 2 Body Paragraph 3 Conclusion

1. “What’s the use of stories that aren’t even true?” This question is at the heart of Haroun and the Sea of Stories. Explain the purpose of stories that aren’t even true, supporting your argument with details from the novel. 2. Haroun and the Sea of Stories is a bildungsroman – a coming-of- age story. Discuss the ways in which Haroun grows up, or comes of age, throughout the story. Be sure to support your argument by citing specific moments and details that illustrate Haroun’s development. 3. EXTRA CHALLENGE PROMPT – Haroun and the Sea of Stories is a novel that displays 3 layers, or “worlds”. Show how these layers or “worlds” are connected, how they teach the same lesson and reach the same goal. (Suggestion - Each body paragraph should be focused on one layer or “world.”) BONUS points

 These will be stated in your thesis statement  Once you know your topic think of 3 different ways or examples that prove or illustrate your thesis

Thesis Idea – Friar Lawrence causes tragedy in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Main Ideas: 1. Performs the secret marriage of R & J 2. Gives Juliet the “poison” (sleeping potion) 3. Letter does not reach Romeo

 Thesis Statement – last sentence of your introduction paragraph. States what you will write throughout the rest of your essay. Thesis: Friar Laurence causes the tragedy in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by agreeing to marry the couple, helping Juliet to fake her death, and failing to get news to Romeo.

 Books, Plays, and other Longer Works Titles of these works are indicated in papers using italics  The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet  Haroun and the Sea of Stories  Poetry / Articles / Short Story/etc. Titles of shorter works are indicated using quotation marks  “Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening”  “Thank-you Ma’am”