1. Essay Techniques Review For Huck Finn Themes Essay

2. Thesis Precise statement of what will be said about the topic State thesis in a single declarative sentence Ideally: Thesis reveals the point you will make about the topic and the central arguments you will use to make that point.

3. The Safe Thesis Point to be made + three general examples that will prove the point. Example: Schools should require uniforms because of their positive effects on discipline, self-esteem, and socioeconomic equality.

4. Body Paragraphs State Your Topic: “Mark Twain conveys his ideas about friendship is his depiction of the relationship between Huck and his cat.” Give examples from the text: “In chapter 13…” Explain your example: “This shows friendship is magic, because…” Tie back to your thesis. “This human-feline bond shows aspects of friendship Twain considered important.”

5. Quoting the Book Huck says in the novel, “Bacon is like meat candy” (54). Huck is an all-American boy who, “spends all of his time singing and dancing” (76).

6. Transition Sentences Previous topic + new topic + relationship between them. “Unlike his relationship with Becky Thatcher, Huck’s friendship with Ben Rogers helps him develop high self esteem.” Keep in mind my advice regarding adverbs. Topic sentences should just delve into what the paragraph is going to be about.