Sample Essay Outline
I. Introduction
A. Broad statement: ___world mired in apathy______
B. Ideas to introduce topic/thesis, getting less broad & more specific with each statement
1. __examples of indifference human nature______
2. __importance of concern______
3. ___negative consequences of boredom
C. Thesis (topic, assertion, direction of essay, scope/message/purpose) ______Dr. Seuss’ poem Green Eggs and Ham demonstrates that people must rid their souls of apathy if they are to enjoy the inherent surprise of self-acceptance. ______
II. Body Paragraph #1
A. Topic sentence ___ The protagonist’s persistent apathy leads to self-hatred.
B. Quote #1 ______“I would not, could not in a tree”
1. Page numbers (_____30______)
C. Analysis for Quote #1
1. ___“could not” = self-doubt ______
2. __ obstinacy = projected self-hatred
D. Quote #2 ___“I do not like them ANYWHERE!”______
1. Page numbers (____(46)______)
E. Analysis for Quote #2
1. _hyperbolic protest = cover loneliness
2. “anywhere” with self; hates self
F. Concluding Sentence ___encompassing lack concern low esteem
III. Body Paragraph #2
A. Topic sentence ___ The protagonist takes the initiative in caring for others and thus gains self-acceptance.
B. Quote #1 ____“I will eat them ANYWHERE!”
1. Page numbers (______61_____)
C. Analysis for Quote #1
1. ______future tense = optimism self
2. ______“anywhere” including self; accepts self
D. Quote #2 “I do so like green eggs and ham! Thank you! Thank you! Sam-I-am!”
1. Page numbers (______61_____)
E. Analysis for Quote #2
1. ___ gratitude from affirmation of self
2. _ self acceptance à relationship
F. Concluding Sentence ___cares for people àself-love
IV. Body Paragraph #3
A. Topic sentence The protagonist recognizes similarities with others, which results in empathy unity.
B. Quote #1 “And I will eat them here and there”
1. Page numbers (_____61______)
C. Analysis for Quote #1
1. _____inclusion
2. lack of discrimination
D. Quote #2 “So I will eat them in a box. And I will eat them with a fox. And I will eat them in a house. And I will eat them with a mouse.”
1. Page numbers (_____61______)
E. Analysis for Quote #2
1. unify different others areas
2. commonalities differences friendships
F. Concluding Sentence join together positivity
V. Conclusion
A. Restated Thesis text apathy à isolation self-loathing
B. Summary of body paragraph main points & ideas to introduce the bigger picture/universal idea
1. ____indifference à self-loathing______
2. ____compassion __à self-love
3. no discrimination; unification
C. Broad/Universal Scope______must engage others; combat ennui