How do you write an essay with a theme?

Answer 1

This method is just for a story or novel:

Paragraph 1~ Introduction

Begin with your opening sentence, make sure it is strong. It could be saying what a theme is. Then write what the theme of the story you are analyzing is. Then you want to write a sentence saying "The author, (_________) develops the theme by using (_________), (_________), and (_________). Those last 3 blanks are your supporting details that your body paragraphs are about. Some things you could put in the blanks are symbolism, tone, plot, mood, foreshadowing, characterization, etc.

Paragraph 2~ Body #1

Begin by saying what you have chosen for your first paragraph which you stated in your introduction. You can choose to define it as well. Then you would support it by using in text citations and you would close by saying how those quotes help to develop the theme.

Paragraph 3~ Body #2

This is the same as the first body paragraph. Begin by saying what you have chosen for your second paragraph which you stated in your introduction. You can choose to define it as well. Then you would support it by using in text citations and you would close by saying how those quotes help to develop the theme.

Paragraph 4~ Body #3

This is the same as the first and second body paragraphs. Begin by saying what you have chosen for your third paragraph which you stated in your introduction. You can choose to define it as well. Then you would support it by using in text citations and you would close by saying how those quotes help to develop the theme.

Paragraph 5~ Conclusion

Start by using a strong closing sentence. Then restate your theme and then the three ways the author develops the theme.

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There is a very simple outline for a 5 paragraph essay to follow;

Pick your theme.

Paragraph 1;

Theme sentence and pick a reason why you think this. then give 3 supporting details of why you think that this reason represent why the theme is what it is.

Paragraph 2;

Theme sentence and pick another reason why you think this. Then give 3 supporting details of why you think that this reason represents why the theme is what it is.

Paragraph 3;

Theme sentence and pick a final reason why you think this. Then give 3 supporting details of why you think that this reason represents why the theme is what it is.

The Introduction paragraph should start by introducing ideas and finishing with the theme (kind of like an upside down triangle).

The Conclusion paragraph should start by stating the theme and just sum up what you said in your 3 body paragraphs. This should end by making the reader think.