Essay Question: Who is most responsible for Macbeth’s downfall?
Introduction: State the thesis in the introduction. The introduction should clearly state what the essay will analyze and should be very specific.
Body Paragraph #1
INTRO TO EVIDENCE (INTRO TO QUOTE) Include a transition
Discuss who the speaker of the quote is and when/where the quote takes place.
EVIDENCE (QUOTE) This is a quote from the play that supports your main idea.
LINK Links the evidence you used to the key idea in your topic sentence. Explains how the evidence supports your topic. The link is what you think or how you relate the evidence to the topic. Your link is unique --- it shows your thought process and why you chose the evidence you chose
INTRO TO SECOND PIECE OF EVIDENCE (QUOTE) Include a transition
EVIDENCE (QUOTE)
LINK
CONCLUSION The last sentence of your paragraph which summarizes your answer, your evidence. Mentions your three pieces of evidence again in a new, short way
Body Paragraph #2 = (#2 FROM MELCON SHEET)
INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE (INTRODUCTION TO QUOTE)
EVIDENCE (QUOTE)
LINK
INTRODUCTION TO SECOND PIECE OF EVIDENCE (QUOTE)
EVIDENCE (QUOTE)
LINK
CONCLUSION
Body Paragraph #3 = (#3 FROM MELCON SHEET)
INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE (INTRODUCTION TO QUOTE)
EVIDENCE (QUOTE)
LINK
INTRODUCTION TO SECOND PIECE OF EVIDENCE (QUOTE)
EVIDENCE (QUOTE)
LINK
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION Restate your main idea. Summarize your arguments. Include a thoughtful ending sentence.