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William Shakespeare - Macbeth

Literary Analysis Graphic Organizer

GENERAL LAYOUT OF THE PAPER:

➢ The Hook (anecdote, fact, quote, etc.) - Paragraph 1

➢ Introduction (including thesis) - Paragraph 1

➢ 1st Body Paragraph - Paragraph 2

➢ 2nd Body Paragraph - Paragraph 3

➢ 3rd Body Paragraph - Paragraph 4

➢ 4th Body Paragraph – Paragraph 5

➢ Conclusion - Paragraph 6

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HOOK: __________________________________________________________________________________

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THESIS STATEMENT: ____________________________________________________________________

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1st BODY PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE (remember to connect it to your thesis statement): __

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CONCLUSION SENTENCE (this is where you synthesize what you’ve said in this paragraph – remember to connect it back to your thesis statement):_________________________________________________________

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TRANSITIONAL WORD OR PHRASE: ______________________________________________________

2nd BODY PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE (remember to connect this to your thesis statement):

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CONCLUSION SENTENCE (this is where you synthesize what you’ve said in this paragraph – remember to connect it back to your thesis statement):_________________________________________________________

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TRANSITIONAL WORD OR PHRASE: ______________________________________________________

3rd BODY PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE (remember to connect this to your thesis statement):

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CONCLUSION SENTENCE (this is where you synthesize what you’ve said in this paragraph – remember to connect it back to your thesis statement):_________________________________________________________

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TRANSITIONAL WORD OR PHRASE: ______________________________________________________

4th BODY PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE (remember to connect this to your thesis statement):

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CONCLUSION SENTENCE (this is where you synthesize what you’ve said in this paragraph – remember to connect it back to your thesis statement):_________________________________________________________

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PAPER’S CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH (remember, this is where you restate your original thesis – in a new way! – and you briefly highlight your main points):____________________________________________

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Sample thesis:

Lady Macbeth’s manipulative nature, used to prey on the moral weakness of her husband, is to blame for the corruption and downfall of Macbeth.

Characteristic of Macbeth:

Example/Evidence/Explanation #1 (from text):

Example/Evidence/Explanation #2 (from text):

Characteristic of Poe's writing:

Example/Evidence/Explanation #1 (from text):

Example/Evidence/Explanation #2 (from text):

Characteristic of Macbeth:

Example/Evidence/Explanation #1 (from text):

Example/Evidence/Explanation #2 (from text):

Characteristic of Macbeth:

Example/Evidence/Explanation #1 (from text):

Example/Evidence/Explanation #2 (from text):

Characteristic of Macbeth:

Example/Evidence/Explanation #1 (from text):

Example/Evidence/Explanation #2 (from text):

TIPS:

• Be sure to fully address the original prompt.

• Ensure you have quotes (not necessarily dialogue) from the play for support (including the proper citations).

• Use transitions for each paragraph.

• Ensure that your thesis statement is complete.

• I am available every day after school until 3:00pm. 2 points of extra credit for every time you come to get help on the paper.

• I will not collect this organizer for credit; it is for your use to help you plan your essay. However, if you choose to submit it for credit, I will assign 5 points of extra credit on your paper.

• The final paper should be submitted on or before Friday, March 27 to . I will not accept any paper copies.

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