Essay 3 - Analysis

Introduction Paragraph

Background information on the story you’re writing about (Note: This should not be a

complete summary, just some brief background information)

Thesis (overall interpretation of the story)

Body Paragraphs

Topic sentence that makes your claim tying your thesis to one of the specific elements of the

story (see the handout with quotes from Janet Burroway’s Imaginative Writing if you’re unsure

about what elements to write about)

Specific quote from the story you’re writing about that serves as evidence to illustrate your

point

Note: one body paragraph should also include a quote from the handout with quotes from

Janet Burroway’s Imaginative Writing. Make sure quote is cited properly and includes author

name, title of the book, and page number.

Explanation of how the evidence supports and illustrates your claim

Body Paragraphs

Topic sentence that makes your claim tying your thesis to one of the specific elements of the

story (see the handout with quotes from Janet Burroway’s Imaginative Writing if you’re unsure

about what elements to write about)

Essay 3 - Analysis

Specific quote from the story you’re writing about that serves as evidence to illustrate your

point

Note: one body paragraph should also include a quote from the handout with quotes from

Janet Burroway’s Imaginative Writing. Make sure quote is cited properly and includes author

name, title of the book, and page number.

Explanation of how the evidence supports and illustrates your claim

Use same structure as above for additional body paragraphs. If you want an additional handout,

this is available for download on the blog: eng101isfun.blogspot.com

Conclusion paragraph

Conclusion summing up your overall interpretation of the story