Module 3 Expository Outline Template

1. INTRODUCTION

A. Hook: How will you gain the reader's attention so that they want to read your essay?

B. Background: Discuss the Romantic Period and the theme of the novel.

C. Thesis: This is the thesis statement you created in 3.06.

2. FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH

A. Main idea 1: Provide first sample event from the story that demonstrates individualism

B. Evidence to support main idea 1: Example quote #1 (from lesson 3.05)

C. Evidence to support main idea 1: Example quote #2 (from lesson 3.05)

D. Analysis: Connect the ideas in your own words

3. BODY PARAGRAPH 2

A. Main idea 2: Provide a second sample event from the story that demonstrates individualism

B. Evidence to support main idea 2: Example quote #3 (from lesson 3.05)

C. Evidence to support main idea 2: Example quote #4 (from lesson 3.05)

D. Analysis: Connect the ideas in your own words

4. CONCLUSION

A. Thesis: Restate or summarize your thesis or focus