Outline template for Essay 2

I. Introduction 

1.     Hook: should introduce Iranian cultural value/belief Essay is about (can be a quote, question, etc.). (Ex.: look at definitions of culture--quick contrast with language/def in quote.)

2.     Introduce novel and subject character 

3.     Introduce body paragraphs topic sentence claims as context for thesis 

4.     Thesis template:  (Specific and summarized description/reference to claims just introduced) +(adverb +analysis verb) +(Character's +  describe main conflict with a specific Iranian value/belief ) 

II. Body Paragraphs: Main Arguments for How the Graphic Novel Illustrates Thesis Point

A.  Body Paragraph 1’s Topic Sentence template: (Character my essay is about) + (synonym for the adverb "repeatedly") + (action that done multiple times) + analysis verb (exemplifies) + (specify the major conflict and Iranian belief/value).

1.  Main reasons why:  (Action done multiple times) + analysis verb (ex: signifies) + (short description of conflict) + because + (provide a reason that addresses the action's connotations)

    

·       Specific example 1

·       Specific example 2

B.  Body Paragraph 2’s Topic Sentence: A second illustration of character in conflict (ex: through dialogue )

  Template: Additionally, (summarize a repeated speech act) + analysis verb (Ex: demonstrates) + ...what?

1.  Main reasons why:  (Action done multiple times) + analysis verb (ex: signifies) + (short description of conflict) + because + (provide a reason that addresses the action's connotations)

    

·       Specific example 1

·       Specific example 2

C. Body Paragraph 3’s Topic Sentence:

Template: (Transitional phrase that emphasizes importance of a chapter, such as "A truly representative chapter,") + "chapter title" + analysis verb (ex: shows) + (description of the conflict)+ when + (major plot point in chapter)

1.  Main reasons why:  (An important character action in chapter) + analysis verb (ex: signifies) + (short description of conflict) + because + (provide a reason that addresses the action's connotations)

    

·       Specific example 1

·       Specific example 2

III. Your conclusion: