.Introduction
A. Attention grabbing beginning. (Hook)-Grab readers attention about an anti-hero. Maybe a real life anti hero on TV (1-3 sentences)
B. Description of issue (2-4 sentences) Talk about what an anti hero is. Make sure you explain well enough for your reader to have a good understanding of an anti hero.
C. Three pronged thesis statement (last sentence of your introduction)
State who is the ultimate anti hero in The Outsiders and the three main reasons why all in one sentence. Make sure to name the novel and author. For example: In S.E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders, Johnny’s mom demonstrates she is the ultimate anti hero because reason 1, reason 2 and reason 3) Insert your reasons
II. First Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence: Present first main point in a topic sentence. (First Reason)
B. Concrete detail: Give a piece of evidence to support your topic sentence. (Quote with introduction and citation)
C. Commentary: Explain how your concrete detail connects to the main point. (Why did you put it in this paragraph, what does it prove?). (3-4 sentences)
D. Counterclaim:
a. Give one good reason why someone might disagree with your main
Argument. (Some may say . .. Others might think . . . Some could argue. . . )
b. Prove that reason wrong by restating your claim and showing the reader why
it makes the most sense. (However, . . .)
E. Concluding Sentence: Restate main point in your topic sentence in different words.
III. Second Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence: Present first main point in a topic sentence. (Second Reason)
B. Concrete detail: Give a piece of evidence to support your topic sentence. (Quote with introduction and citation.)
C. Commentary: Explain how your concrete detail connects to the main point. (Why did you put it in this paragraph, what does it prove?)
E. Concluding Sentence: Restate main point in your topic sentence in different words.
IV. Third Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence: Present first main point in a topic sentence. (Third Reason)
B. Concrete detail: Give a piece of evidence to support your topic sentence. (Quote,summary, facts.)
C. Commentary: Explain how your concrete detail connects to the main point. (Why did you put it in this paragraph, what does it prove?)
.Introduction
A. Attention grabbing beginning. (Hook)-Grab readers attention about an anti-hero. Maybe a real life anti hero on TV (1-3 sentences)
B. Description of issue (2-4 sentences) Talk about what an anti hero is. Make sure you explain well enough for your reader to have a good understanding of an anti hero.
C. Three pronged thesis statement (last sentence of your introduction)
State who is the ultimate anti hero in The Outsiders and the three main reasons why all in one sentence. Make sure to name the novel and author. For example: In S.E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders, Johnny’s mom demonstrates she is the ultimate anti hero because reason 1, reason 2 and reason 3) Insert your reasons
II. First Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence: Present first main point in a topic sentence. (First Reason)
B. Concrete detail: Give a piece of evidence to support your topic sentence. (Quote with introduction and citation)
C. Commentary: Explain how your concrete detail connects to the main point. (Why did you put it in this paragraph, what does it prove?). (3-4 sentences)
D. Counterclaim:
a. Give one good reason why someone might disagree with your main
Argument. (Some may say . .. Others might think . . . Some could argue. . . )
b. Prove that reason wrong by restating your claim and showing the reader why
it makes the most sense. (However, . . .)
E. Concluding Sentence: Restate main point in your topic sentence in different words.
III. Second Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence: Present first main point in a topic sentence. (Second Reason)
B. Concrete detail: Give a piece of evidence to support your topic sentence. (Quote with introduction and citation.)
C. Commentary: Explain how your concrete detail connects to the main point. (Why did you put it in this paragraph, what does it prove?)
E. Concluding Sentence: Restate main point in your topic sentence in different words.
IV. Third Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence: Present first main point in a topic sentence. (Third Reason)
B. Concrete detail: Give a piece of evidence to support your topic sentence. (Quote,summary, facts.)
C. Commentary: Explain how your concrete detail connects to the main point. (Why did you put it in this paragraph, what does it prove?)
E. Concluding Sentence: Restate main point in your topic sentence in different words.
V. Conclusion
A. Restate your main argument by restating your thesis and three main points in a longer way. Make this part four sentences long. One sentence to say who the anti hero is and one sentence each to say your three topic sentences/reasons
B. Finalize your thoughts on your viewpoint and say something insightful about what it means to be an anti hero and why at the end of the day your character fits the description the best.
E. Concluding Sentence: Restate main point in your topic sentence in different words.
V. Conclusion
A. Restate your main argument by restating your thesis and three main points in a longer way. Make this part four sentences long. One sentence to say who the anti hero is and one sentence each to say your three topic sentences/reasons
B. Finalize your thoughts on your viewpoint and say something insightful about what it means to be an anti hero and why at the end of the day your character fits the description the best.
