I. Introduction:

1. lead statement:________________________________________________

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2. explain the lead:_______________________________________________

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3. overview of the topic/summary of the story:________________________

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4. thesis statement:_______________________________________________

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II. First reason supporting the thesis

1. statement of reason:____________________________________________

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2. supporting detail – explain fully the reason:_________________________

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3. elaboration / quotes from the book:________________________________

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4. commentary:_________________________________________________

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III. Second reason supporting the thesis

1. statement of reason:____________________________________________

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2. supporting detail – explain fully the reason:_________________________

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3. elaboration / quotes from the book:________________________________

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4. commentary:_________________________________________________

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IV. Third reason supporting the thesis

1. statement of reason:____________________________________________

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2. supporting detail – explain fully the reason:_________________________

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3. elaboration / quotes from the book:________________________________

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4. commentary:_________________________________________________

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V. Conclusion

1. restate the thesis in different words:______________________________
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2. briefly restate reasons of support:________________________________

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3. make text-to-world/ text-to-self connection:________________________

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4. hook back to the lead statement:________________________________

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