The Crucible Essay
American Literature

Introduction:  (Should start out general – get more specific as you move towards the thesis.  Author and title of work MUST be mentioned somewhere in the intro.)

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1st Body Paragraph: 

1.  Topic sentence 

4.  Explain the importance of your example

3.  Insert a quote from the book

2.  Give a specific example

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1st body paragraph continued: 
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2nd Body Paragraph: 

Transition
Ex. Furthermore

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3rd Body Paragraph: 
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Conclusion:  All you have to do is summarize your main points.  Write it in a different way than you did in your body paragraphs.  Don’t be too repetitive, but you will summarize the same points.  Do not introduce any new points.  Also, take a look at the tips for writing effective conclusions.  They will help! 
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