1984 Symbolism

Paper instructions:i

An essay on the symbolism used in the classic book “1984” By George Orwell.

Symbolism In a Dystopia
Introduction paragraph (minimum of 3 sentences)

In this box you need a hook sentence. This can be an interesting fact, a quotation, an observation, etc. Sometimes it is easier to write your hook after you have written the rest of your essay.

Now you need some background information about the novel and your topic. Remember, I haven’t read the novel. This paragraph has to include the author and the title. What you include in this paragraph will depend on what your thesis/topic is.

Now you need your TOPIC/THESIS. This is what the rest of your essay is about. It cannot be a statement of fact (Winston is unhappy.) It must be something someone could disagree with. Avoid using NOT or other negative words in the thesis.

First Body Paragraph (8-10 sentences)
This paragraph is the first reason your thesis is true or an example of why it is true (BIG IDEA). The first sentence needs to relate DIRECTLY to the last sentence of the introduction. After that you need details about this idea–specific examples from the novel. You also need a quotation from the novel–AND you need to put it in the paragraph using the fiction quote analysis template. Your last sentence needs to be a conclusion.

Topic sentence: One way in which thesis is true or an example of how it’s true.

Specific details, including a quotation from the novel. Use the quote analysis template.

Conclusion Sentence.
Second Body Paragraph (8-10 sentences)
This paragraph is the second reason your thesis is true or an example of why it is true (BIG IDEA). The first sentence needs to relate DIRECTLY to the last sentence of the introduction. After that you need details about this idea–specific examples from the novel. You also need a quotation from the novel–AND you need to put it in the paragraph using the fiction quote analysis template. Your last sentence needs to be a conclusion.

Topic sentence: One way in which thesis is true or an example of how it’s true.

Specific details, including a quotation from the novel. Use the quote analysis template.

Conclusion Sentence.

Third Body Paragraph (8-10 sentences)
This paragraph is the first reason your thesis is true or an example of why it is true (BIG IDEA). The first sentence needs to relate DIRECTLY to the last sentence of the introduction. After that you need details about this idea–specific examples from the novel. You also need a quotation from the novel–AND you need to put it in the paragraph using the fiction quote analysis template. Your last sentence needs to be a conclusion.

.Topic sentence: One way in which thesis is true or an example of how it’s true.

Specific details, including a quotation from the novel. Use the quote analysis template.

Conclusion Sentence.

Conclusion paragraph (at least 2 sentences)

Restate your TOPIC/THESIS–don’t just copy it. Also add a summary sentence.

^^^^^Above is the template we are required to use

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