1. Essay 3 - Analysis
Introduction Paragraph
Background information on the story you’re writing about (Note: This should not be a
complete summary, just some brief background information)
Thesis (overall interpretation of the story)
Body Paragraphs
Topic sentence that makes your claim tying your thesis to one of the specific elements of the
story (see the handout with quotes from Janet Burroway’s Imaginative Writing if you’re unsure
about what elements to write about)
Specific quote from the story you’re writing about that serves as evidence to illustrate your
point
Note: one body paragraph should also include a quote from the handout with quotes from
Janet Burroway’s Imaginative Writing. Make sure quote is cited properly and includes author
name, title of the book, and page number.
Explanation of how the evidence supports and illustrates your claim
Body Paragraphs
Topic sentence that makes your claim tying your thesis to one of the specific elements of the
story (see the handout with quotes from Janet Burroway’s Imaginative Writing if you’re unsure
about what elements to write about)

2. Essay 3 - Analysis
Specific quote from the story you’re writing about that serves as evidence to illustrate your
point
Note: one body paragraph should also include a quote from the handout with quotes from
Janet Burroway’s Imaginative Writing. Make sure quote is cited properly and includes author
name, title of the book, and page number.
Explanation of how the evidence supports and illustrates your claim
Use same structure as above for additional body paragraphs. If you want an additional handout,
this is available for download on the blog: eng101isfun.blogspot.com
Conclusion paragraph
Conclusion summing up your overall interpretation of the story