Introduction:
Topic Sentence: TAG (Title, Author, Genre) 1-2 sentences
Summary: What is the play Romeo and Juliet about? 3-5 sentences
Who is Romeo? Who is Juliet? 1-2 sentences
What EVENTS lead to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? 1 sentence
Thesis Statement: _____ is most to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet because a, b, c. 1 sentenceFirst Body Paragraph:
1.Claim: (Statement of who/what is to blame and why)
2. Introduce and provide context for quote (explain what’s happening in the story at this point and giving brief information about characters if necessary)
3. Add quote and citation here
4. Write a few sentences for your commentary (this is where you explain how/why the quote supports your claim)
5. Counterargument (Introduce the opposing side’s arguments. You are acknowledging the other point of view.)
-Some people may say… ; Others might argue….; The argument could be made that….
6. Concession (concede, acknowledge, the other side’s validity in a respectful way. Just one part of sentence)
-That may be true…; -Though that is possible…; While that point is valid…
7. Rebuttal (This is where you refute or challenge the opposition’s viewpoint and remind readers of your claim.)
Second Body Paragraph:
1.Claim: (Statement of who/what is to blame and why)
2. Introduce and provide context for quote (explain what’s happening in the story at this point and giving brief
information about characters if necessary)
3. Add quote and citation here
4. Write a few sentences for your commentary (this is where you explain how/why the quote supports your5. Counterargument (Introduce the opposing side’s arguments. You are acknowledging the other point of view.)
-Some people may say… ; Others might argue….; The argument could be made that….
6. Concession (concede, acknowledge, the other side’s validity in a respectful way. Just one part of sentence)
-That may be true…; -Though that is possible…; While that point is valid…
7. Rebuttal (This is where you refute or challenge the opposition’s viewpoint and remind readers of your claim.)
Third Body Paragraph:
1.Claim: (Statement of who/what is to blame and why)
2. Introduce and provide context for quote (explain what’s happening in the story at this point and giving brief
information about characters if necessary)
3. Add quote and citation here
4. Write a few sentences for your commentary (this is where you explain how/why the quote supports your 5. Counterargument (Introduce the opposing side’s arguments. You are acknowledging the other point of view.)
-Some people may say… ; Others might argue….; The argument could be made that….
6. Concession (concede, acknowledge, the other side’s validity in a respectful way. Just one part of sentence)
-That may be true…; -Though that is possible…; While that point is valid…
7. Rebuttal (This is where you refute or challenge the opposition’s viewpoint and remind readers of your claim.)
Conclusion:
Reword thesis
Summarize the reasons why Romeo and Juliet choose to die by suicide
Discuss whether their tragic end was avoidable.What is the theme of Romeo and Juliet? What lesson can be learned from this play?