Essay topic: Discuss the relationships between parents and children in Romeo and Juliet. How do Romeo and Juliet interact with their parents?Are they rebellious in the modern sense? How do their parents feel about them?
I. Introduction
A. Hook -question, personal anecdote, interesting fact, in themiddle of the story
B. Intro to subject- 2-3 sentence summary of Romeo and Juliet
C. Thesis -select one of the topics, turn the topic into a questions,and answer the question. Your response to the question will become your thesis statement.
II-III. Body paragraphs # 1 and 2
A. Topic Sentence – subject + opinion
B. Concrete detail- direct quote from the text + citation (makesure you embed quotes). (4. 3. 17-18).
C. Commentary- Analysis/Explanation
D. Commentary- Analysis/Explanation
E. Concrete detail-(4. 3. 17-18).
F. Commentary-
G. Commentary-
H. Concluding Sentence-
IV. Conclusion
A. Link – Refer back to hook
B. Re- state thesis
C. Twist- final statement that makes the reader nod in approval.
Reminders:
-Write in proper paragraph form (8 sentences)
-Include parenthetical citations. Example (5. 3. 17-18)
-Embed/introduce all quotes
-Write in 3rd person