Brainstorming Your Topic and Your Thesis

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Brainstorming Your Topic and Your Thesis

Step One: Brainstorming Thesis Brainstorm at least twelve directly cited examples from Aldous Huxley’s novel Brave New World that will clearly support your topic. Each example must be at least two sentences in length. Indicate who said it and what page it’s on. Circle at least 9 examples that best support your topic. Then, group your examples into two or three clusters. Working from your brainstorm and topic, state your thesis in one sentence

Brainstorm Continued Revise your thesis until it clearly states your objective as a writer Now, in 100 words or more, write a reflective journal entry on that theme. (Use for intro) Finally, write your formal outline