 Follow general rules for five paragraph essay.  Paragraph 1: Introduction ◦ Thematic Statement is your thesis statement  Paragraph 2: Body 1 w/ clear topic sentence  Paragraph 3: Body 2 w/ clear topic sentence  Paragraph 4: Body 3 w/ clear topic sentence  Paragraph 5: Conclusion ◦ Closing by Return/Thesis Restatement

 a statement of truth about society or human nature/the human condition.  broad enough so that it can apply to many situations outside of the text.  supported and argued using the text as evidence.

 just about the text.  too specific so that it is limited and therefore cannot be applied to various situations.  too broad so that is vague and therefore cannot be applied to various situations.  absolute. ◦ i.e., use words like “may” rather than “will.”

 Motivation + Subject = Result  This “formula” is not the be all and end all to developing theme and thematic essays; it is meant to serve as a guide.

 For the novel The Giver, for example, we may use the formula like this:  Obedience + Truth/Lies = Change  Our thematic Statement may read something like this: ◦ “Through one’s obedience, a person may learn about the truths and lies in his or her society and want change.” or… ◦ “Once an obedient person learns about the truth and lies of their community, they may begin to change and/or want change.”

 Things to include: ◦ Identify the title/author ◦ State the subject to be discussed ◦ Provide a thematic statement ◦ Mention the 3 ideas to be used for examples ◦ Provide a narrative hook

 Types of Narrative Hook: ◦ Question ◦ Relevant fact ◦ Unusual detail ◦ Brief Narrative ◦ Thesis Statement ◦ Definition ◦ Personal Experience

 Topic Sentence  Provide evidence to support the topic sentence – Quote or paraphrase  Discuss how this information relates or proves the thesis.

 Topic Sentence  Provide evidence to support the topic sentence – Quote or paraphrase  Discuss how this information relates or proves the thesis.

 Topic Sentence  Provide evidence to support the topic sentence – Quote or paraphrase  Discuss how this information relates or proves the thesis.

 Types: ◦ Closing by return ◦ Thesis restatement ◦ Summary ◦ Climax ◦ Call to action