Introduction:
Introduce the novel you are evaluating: See approved list here
Uglies by scott westerfeld
Thesis statement: List 3 points you will write about in your 3 body paragraphs. Remember, you are writing about your novel’s plot, characters, and setting.
Body paragraph 1: Focus on plot
Topic sentence: (Remember point #1 from your thesis? Introduce the point in a complete sentence. Don’t forget to start your sentence with a transition!)
How is the plot structured?
Does the plot develop in a way that makes sense? Explain.
What textual evidence can you provide to prove your points? (Try using this sentence starter: The following textual evidence proves my point OR I know this because in the text it says…)
Body paragraph 2: Focus on characters
Topic sentence: (Remember point #2 from your thesis? Introduce the point in a complete sentence. Don’t forget to start your sentence with a transition!)
Do the characters grow and change? Explain and provide at least 2 examples.
How do the characters’ growth and change add to your understanding of the novel’s theme?
What textual evidence can you provide to prove your points? (Try using this sentence starter: The following textual evidence proves my point OR I know this because in the text it says…)
Body paragraph 3: Focus on setting
Topic sentence: (Remember point #3 from your thesis? Introduce the point in a complete sentence. Don’t forget to start your sentence with a transition!)
What role does the setting play?
How does the setting affect the overall story?
What textual evidence can you provide to prove your points? (Try using this sentence starter: The following textual evidence proves my point OR I know this because in the text it says…)
Conclusion:
Thesis Statement: Restate your thesis from your intro paragraph. (Don’t forget to start off with a transition!)
Summarize: (Briefly summarize the main points of your 3 body paragraphs. Only the main points!)
Closing Remark: (Leave your reader with a lasting impression. Ask a question or make a statement)
Bibliography (Fill in the section below with your book information)
-Author’s name:
-Title of novel:
-Date of publication:
Bibliography:
- Author's name: Scott Westerfeld
- Title of novel: Uglies
- Date of publication: 2005