Sentence Outlines

1. Sentence Outlines English 10 CP Lord of the Flies Research Paper

2. FOLLOW THE MODEL! • Please follow the model outline in your assignment packet closely • Please make sure that you follow the format as it is presented to you in your packet precisely.

3. Part One: Hook/Introduction Line • To write a good introduction line look closely at your thesis. • Circle in your thesis (on scrap paper and not on the actual sentence outline) a broad concept that you discuss that goes beyond just your paper. • Ex. Buck implies through his characterization of Mrs. Pan that sometimes helping others allows people to overcome their own struggles. Notice we circled “helping others” and “struggles.” These are both concepts that go beyond our text. They are broad concepts that can be applied to many situations and societal issues.

4. Developing a “Introductory generalization” sentence • Now that we have our broad concept(s) identified we can begin formulating an “Introductory generalization” sentence. • If you have two broad concepts circled it is probably best to just choose one. • Now I write a sentence that DOES NOT include any information about the text or the author. • Ex. Every year many people donate their time, energy, and resources to volunteer organizations. Notice how my “Introductory generalization” sentence did not discuss the story “The Good Deed” at all.

5. Review for “Introductory generalization” sentence • Start with your thesis • Circle the broad concept(s). i.e. fear, herd mentality, etc. • Come up with a sentence that “hooks” your reader about a single broad concept from your thesis. • Follow the model sentence outline I gave you to see where you put this on your outline. NOTE: Follow the format including ROMAN NUMERALS and COLONS.

6. Transition to character • Skip TWO spaces after your “Introductory generalization” sentence and put your transition to character sentence in parenthesis here. • (Transition to_________....) • Make sure you begin by writing the words “Transition to” followed by your characters name and “…”

7. Transition to character • Think about how your character and thesis connects to your “Introductory generalization” sentence (your first sentence) and the broad concept discussed in it and your thesis. • Example “Introductory generalization” sentence: Every year many people donate their time, energy, and resources to volunteer organizations. • Example “Transition” to character: (Transition to Mrs. Pan…after meeting Lilishe is quick to offer help.) • Note: I transitioned to Mrs. Pan by bringing out how she is willing to offer help, a broad concept discussed in my first sentence.

8. Topic Sentence • You will need to develop four topic sentences. • See the model outline for formatting (i.e. LETTERING) • Topic sentences should follow the following formula: Transitional phrase + main idea/plot event + connection to your thesis • Follow along in your packet with me. • Ex. After a short time on the island, Roger entertains himself by throwing stones at the littleluns, but he is retrained by the rules of society. • HINT: Notice the sentence follows the formula precisely. Some of the latter topic sentences blend some of the steps. However, if you want you can keep exactly to the formula. • Notice the transitional phrase that begins the example: After a short time on the island • Notice the main idea/plot event that is used in the sentence: Roger entertains himself by throwing stones at the littleluns • Notice the connection to thesis (found on your packet): but he is retrained by the rules of society

9. Topic Sentences • Follow the formula • Feel free to use the following generic transitional phrases: As the story progress, in the beginning of the story, as their time on the island increases, Towards the end of the novel, etc.

10. DUE DATE • The sentence outline is due at the start of class on Monday May 19th • It must be TYPED and printed BEFORE CLASS STARTS • Thank you for watching!