Essay Time!
Prompt:
Who is responsible for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet? Friar Lawrence? The two lovers themselves? Their parents? Fate? Do a number of people share the blame? To what extent can these people be held responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?
This paper must be written as a 5 paragraph essay using MLA formatting.
Paper Outline
Paragraph #1: Introduction
a. attention getter (quote, anecdote, statistic, rhetorical question)
b. background information (narrow down central idea)
c. thesis statement (a claim/assertion that includes a developmental plan outlining your intended argument; list your three main points.
Paragraph #2: Body Paragraph
a. topic sentence (major assertion/point)
b. supporting details (quotes, description, paraphrasing, explanation, etc.)
Paragraph #3: Body Paragraph
a. topic sentence (major assertion/point)
b. supporting details (quotes, description, paraphrasing, explanation, etc.)
Paragraph #4: Body Paragraph
a. topic sentence (major assertion/point)
b. supporting details (quotes, description, paraphrasing, explanation, etc.)
Paragraph #5: Conclusion
a. restate thesis (rephrase main idea)
b. closing thoughts (So what? summary of main points, call to action, question, reference back to intro, future)
Who is responsible for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet? Friar Lawrence? The two lovers themselves? Their parents? Fate? Do a number of people share the blame? To what extent can these people be held responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?
This paper must be written as a 5 paragraph essay using MLA formatting.
Paper Outline
Paragraph #1: Introduction
a. attention getter (quote, anecdote, statistic, rhetorical question)
b. background information (narrow down central idea)
c. thesis statement (a claim/assertion that includes a developmental plan outlining your intended argument; list your three main points.
Paragraph #2: Body Paragraph
a. topic sentence (major assertion/point)
b. supporting details (quotes, description, paraphrasing, explanation, etc.)
Paragraph #3: Body Paragraph
a. topic sentence (major assertion/point)
b. supporting details (quotes, description, paraphrasing, explanation, etc.)
Paragraph #4: Body Paragraph
a. topic sentence (major assertion/point)
b. supporting details (quotes, description, paraphrasing, explanation, etc.)
Paragraph #5: Conclusion
a. restate thesis (rephrase main idea)
b. closing thoughts (So what? summary of main points, call to action, question, reference back to intro, future)
Formatting:
This paper should be formatted using the standard MLA GUIDELINES. Once you know how to do this, it becomes second nature….until then here is a list as well as an incredibly helpful website that shows you images of what it should look like.
1. All margins should be 1"
2. The header of your paper needs to include: name, teacher name, class, and turn-in date (double-spaced)
3. You need a title that is centered (not underlined or bolded)
4. Page numbers with your last name included on the top right of your page (extra credit)
5. Spacing between paragraphs is normal - no extra space
6. Font needs to be in times new roman, arial or cambria
7. Font is double-spaced
Helpful Website:
Purdue Owl
1. All margins should be 1"
2. The header of your paper needs to include: name, teacher name, class, and turn-in date (double-spaced)
3. You need a title that is centered (not underlined or bolded)
4. Page numbers with your last name included on the top right of your page (extra credit)
5. Spacing between paragraphs is normal - no extra space
6. Font needs to be in times new roman, arial or cambria
7. Font is double-spaced
Helpful Website:
Purdue Owl