Introductory Paragraph
Hook or Opener
Thesis Statement
Body (TIED) Paragraph #1
Topic Sentence to set up your FIRST reason
Evidence from the beginning of Macbeth
Discussion, analysis, interpretation, and insight that explains what this evidence means, how it supports your thesis statement, and any conclusions we can draw based on this evidence.
Body (TIED) Paragraph #2
Topic Sentence to set up your SECOND reason
Evidence from the middle of Macbeth
Discussion, analysis, interpretation, and insight that explains what this evidence means, how it supports your thesis statement, and any conclusions we can draw based on this evidence.
Body (TIED) Paragraph #3
Topic Sentence to set up your THIRD reason
Evidence from the end of Macbeth
Discussion, analysis, interpretation, and insight that explains what this evidence means, how it supports your thesis statement, and any conclusions we can draw based on this evidence.
Body (TIED) Paragraph #4
Topic Sentence to introduce your counter argument
Evidence from Macbeth that supports the counter-argument
Discussion, analysis, interpretation, and insight that explains why this evidence supports the counterargument AND why it is missing something/failing to consider something/not looking at the whole picture/ or is otherwise invaild.
Concluding Paragraph
Final commentary on Macbeth! What are your final thoughts and opinions on the play, its message, Macbeth as an anti-hero, or your thesis statement in general.
