MLA style, size 12 Times New Roman, double-spaced, and approximately 1000-
1500 words (4-6 pages):
1500 words (4-6 pages):
– Paragraph 1: Introductory
o Introduction to the topic
o Thesis statement
o “Road Map” sentence(s)
o Introduction to the topic
o Thesis statement
o “Road Map” sentence(s)
– Paragraph 2: Main Idea/Argument 1
o Topic sentence
o 3 supporting details + examples
o Topic sentence
o 3 supporting details + examples
– Paragraph 3: Main Idea/Argument 2
o Topic sentence
o 3 supporting details + examples
– Paragraph 4: Main Idea/Argument 3
o Topic sentence
o 3 supporting details + examples
o Topic sentence
o 3 supporting details + examples
– Paragraph 4: Main Idea/Argument 3
o Topic sentence
o 3 supporting details + examples
– Paragraph 5: Conclusion
o Signal the end of the essay
o Restatement of thesis
o Summary of arguments
o Concluding statement.
o Signal the end of the essay
o Restatement of thesis
o Summary of arguments
o Concluding statement.
You must include quotes from the story in each paragraph that support your argument, have a clear thesis, and write an essay that feels like you have read a book.