English/Schwartz

Lord of the Flies Essay Outline

Directions: Use this outline to plan your writing (speak with Mrs. S if you want to use a less structured format if you feel ready). You may outline additional body paragraphs and add more evidence/analysis to each paragraph as well; just get an extra handout from Mrs. Schwartz or attach your own paper.

You may write notes for what you plan to write in all areas except your thesis statement, topic sentences, and your direct quotations, which should be written out fully. This is just an outline; you can and will add more and be more flexible with your draft.

You must have at least 5 direct quotations in your essay and no fewer than one per each body paragraph; this is an absolute minimum and above and beyond is expected for the highest achievement.

Introduction

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Background Information: ____________________________________________________________________

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Thesis Statement: __________________________________________________________________________

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Body (You may have any number of body paragraphs; two to four is typical; write on a separate paper and attach if necessary)

First Body Paragraph

Topic Sentence: ____________________________________________________________________________

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First Evidence: _____________________________________________________________________________

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First Analysis: _____________________________________________________________________________

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Second Evidence: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Second Analysis: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Third Evidence: ____________________________________________________________________________

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Third Analysis: _____________________________________________________________________________

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Second Body Paragraph