· A clear thesis: with a claim comparing 3 literary works (based on theme).
Body
· Main idea # 1 (Analysis of First literary Work) **May be multiple paragraphs
a. Topic Sentence
b. First sub point
i. Evidence ( first direct quote from 1st literary work)
ii. Brief summary of how you will analyze this quote, explaining how this will connect to the thesis
c. Second sub point
i. Evidence (Second direct quote from 1st literary work)
ii. Brief summary of how you will analysis this quote (specific literary devices.
d. Add research (use direct quote 3 from the research that relates to the 1st literary work) and tie in to your analysis. Find research that either corroborates your idea or adds a new idea. Provide the quote in correct MLA format.
· Main idea # 2 (Analysis of Second literary work) **May be multiple paragraphs
a. Transition and Topic Sentence (Analysis of 2nd Literary Work)
b. First sub point
i. Evidence (First direct quote from 2nd literary work)
ii. Brief summary of how you will analyze this quote (specific literary devices, etc)
c. Second sub point
i. Evidence ( Second direct quote from the 2nd literary work)
ii. Brief summary of how you will analysis this quote (specific literary devices, etc.
d. Add research (use direct quote 3 from the research that relates to the 2nd literary work) and tie in to your analysis. Find research that either corroborates your idea or adds a new idea. Provide the quote in correct MLA format.
· Main idea # 3 (Analysis of 3rd literary work) **May be multiple paragraphs
a. Transition and Topic Sentence (Analysis of 3rd Literary Work)
b. First sub point
i. Evidence (First direct quote from 3rd literary work)
ii. Brief summary of how you will analyze this quote (specific literary devices, etc)
c. Second sub point
i. Evidence (Second direct quote from 3rd literary work)
ii. Brief summary of how you will analysis this quote (specific literary devices, etc)
iii. Add research (use direct quote 3 from the research that relates to the 3rd literary work) and tie in to your analysis.
Conclusion
· Explain how you will conclude the essay—Provide a connection to a universal theme, a “so what?” statement, or an epiphany “Aha!” moment.