Essay Question: Who is most responsible for Macbeth’s downfall?

 

Introduction:  (MAIN IDEA FROM MELCON SHEET) State the thesis in the  introduction. The introduction should clearly state what the essay will analyze and should be very specific. 

 

Body Paragraph #1 = (#1 FROM MELCON SHEET)

 

INTRO TO EVIDENCE (INTRO TO QUOTE) Include a transition

Discuss who the speaker of the quote is and when/where the quote takes place.

 

EVIDENCE (QUOTE)  This is a quote from the play that supports your main idea.

LINK   Links the evidence you used to the key idea in your topic sentence. Explains how the evidence supports your topic. The link is what you think or how you relate the evidence to the topic.  Your link is unique --- it shows your thought process and why you chose the evidence you chose

INTRO TO SECOND PIECE OF EVIDENCE (QUOTE) Include a transition

 

EVIDENCE (QUOTE)

 

LINK

CONCLUSION   The last sentence of your paragraph which summarizes your answer, your evidence.  Mentions your three pieces of evidence again in a new, short way

 

 

 

Body Paragraph #2 = (#2 FROM MELCON SHEET)

 

INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE (INTRODUCTION TO QUOTE)

 

EVIDENCE (QUOTE)

 

LINK

 

INTRODUCTION TO SECOND PIECE OF EVIDENCE (QUOTE)

 

EVIDENCE (QUOTE)

 

LINK

 

CONCLUSION

 

 

 

Body Paragraph #3 = (#3 FROM MELCON SHEET)

 

INTRODUCTION TO EVIDENCE (INTRODUCTION TO QUOTE)

 

EVIDENCE (QUOTE)

 

LINK

 

INTRODUCTION TO SECOND PIECE OF EVIDENCE (QUOTE)

 

EVIDENCE (QUOTE)

 

LINK

 

CONCLUSION

 

 

 

CONCLUSION  Restate your main idea.  Summarize your arguments.  Include a thoughtful ending sentence.