Introduction (6-8 Sentences)

I Am Sam Essay

Introduction (6-8 sentences)

1st paragraph

·  Introduce the topic

·  Get the reader’s attention

·  Include a thesis statement-one sentence that tells the reader what your whole paper is going to be about. This statement usually goes in the beginning or the end of the first paragraph.

*Sample thesis-There are three similarities between Of Mice and Men and I Am Sam:______, ______, and______. 1st example 2nd example 3rd example

Body (each body paragraph is 10-12 sentences)

·  Middle of your paper

·  2nd paragraph-discuss the 1st similarity between Of Mice and Men and I Am Sam. Give specific examples from the movie and book for support.

·  3rd-paragraph-discuss the 2nd similarity between Of Mice and Men and I Am Sam. Give specific examples from the movie and book for support.

·  4th-paragrpah-discuss the 3rd similarity between Of Mice and Men and I Am Sam. Give specifics examples from the movie and the book for support.

Conclusion (6-8 sentences)

5th paragraph-conclude your thoughts on friendship. Restate your thesis.

·  End of your paper

·  Conclude your thoughts

·  Summarize the main points in your paper

Requirements

·  Peer edited by 2 different people…the editors must make visible corrections/comments on your rough draft and the final copy should reflect those changes.

·  If you type the final copy it must be 12 font, double spaced.

·  If you hand write the final copy it must be written in blue or black ink and on one side of the paper.

·  Appearance is important…make this an example of your best work

·  MLA format must be followed

Points

·  Notes from movie 25 pts.

·  Essay rough draft with 2 peer edits on paper 50pts

·  Outline 25 pts.

·  Final Paper 100 pts.

·  Total Points 200 pts