1. Put it in Words!

2.  Use Times New Roman 12  Double space  Insert page number starting at the second page.  Use third person (no I’s me’s or we’s)  Always indent the first line of a paragraph  Use appropriate heading  Use Times New Roman 12  Double space  Insert page number starting at the second page.  Use third person (no I’s me’s or we’s)  Always indent the first line of a paragraph  Use appropriate heading

3.  Always use quotation marks and credit who wrote anything you copy.  Quotes must have a sub and verb outside the quotation marks (quotes can’t stand alone).  Use transitions in all paragraphs. They keep things smooth  Use the same tense throughout the essay. If you start using past tense you cannot shift to present.  Always use quotation marks and credit who wrote anything you copy.  Quotes must have a sub and verb outside the quotation marks (quotes can’t stand alone).  Use transitions in all paragraphs. They keep things smooth  Use the same tense throughout the essay. If you start using past tense you cannot shift to present.

4.  Be authoritative- do not use think, maybe, or apologize  This is a formal writing assignment therefore contractions may not be used.  Be authoritative- do not use think, maybe, or apologize  This is a formal writing assignment therefore contractions may not be used.

5.  First line should be a hook (something to get the reader interested).  Do not start with a question.  Following the hook should be sentences leading to the thesis.  Names work, author, and topic.  Thesis- states what you will be discussing in your essay.  It will include what each paragraph will cover but will not give too much away.  First line should be a hook (something to get the reader interested).  Do not start with a question.  Following the hook should be sentences leading to the thesis.  Names work, author, and topic.  Thesis- states what you will be discussing in your essay.  It will include what each paragraph will cover but will not give too much away.

6.  Each body paragraph will have an A, B, & C  A- assertion – In “The Most Dangerous Game,” Zaroff is an example of evil.  B- Back it Up- evidence which means quotes  C- Commentary- your explanation  Each body paragraph will have an A, B, & C  A- assertion – In “The Most Dangerous Game,” Zaroff is an example of evil.  B- Back it Up- evidence which means quotes  C- Commentary- your explanation

7.  Restates Topic  Summarizes body paragraphs  Restates Thesis – puts it in new words  Restates Topic  Summarizes body paragraphs  Restates Thesis – puts it in new words

8.  Your prompt, how do the choices of characters in the play determine Rome’s and Juliet’s fate?

9.  The first choice that one of our characters makes that leads to his/her death is Romeo’s choice to kill Tybalt.  Romeo declares to Tybalt after Mercutio’s death, “You or I or both must go with him” (3.1.122).

10.  Commentary 1  If Romeo had not chosen to kill Tybalt, he would never have been banished.  Commentary 2  If he had not been banished, he would never have missed a letter from Friar Lawrence explaining Juliet was only sleeping.  Commentary 3  Because he did not receive his letter, Romeo believed Juliet was dead and killed himself.  Conclusion  Therefore, Romeo’s choice to kill Tybalt leads to his death.