Critical Literary Analysis Essay Outline
*Must be 5 pages or 1000 words and incorporate 3 outside sources; MLA Format
I. Catchy Title
II. Paragraph 1: Introduction (Use HATMAT)
A. Hook
B. Author
C. Title
D. Main characters
E. A short summary
F. Thesis
20 pts.- Total ____________
III. Paragraph 2: First Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence (what this paragraph will discuss, how it will prove your thesis)
B. Context for the quote
1. Who says it?
2. Whats happening in the text when they say it?
C. Quote from the text (cited appropriately)
D. Analysis of the quote: How does it prove your thesis?
E. Incorporate a relevant outside source that contributes to the point.
F. Closing sentence (wrap up the paragraph to effectively transition to the next paragraph)
40 pts.- Total ____________
IV. Paragraph 3: Second Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence (what this paragraph will discuss, how it will prove your thesis)
B. Context for the quote
1. Who says it?
2. Whats happening in the text when they say it?
C. Quote from the text (cited appropriately)
D. Analysis of the quote: How does it prove your thesis?
E. Incorporate a relevant outside source that contributes to the point.
F. Closing sentence (wrap up the paragraph to effectively transition to the next paragraph
40 pts.- Total ___________
V. Paragraph 4: Third Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence (what this paragraph will discuss, how it will prove your thesis)
B. Context for the quote
1. Who says it?
2. Whats happening in the text when they say it?
C. Quote from the text (cited appropriately)
D. Analysis of the quote: How does it prove your thesis?
E. Incorporate a relevant outside source that contributes to the point.
F. Closing sentence (wrap up the paragraph to effectively transition to the next paragraph
40 pts.-Total ___________
VI. Conclusion (You do not necessarily have to follow this order, but include the following):
A. Summarize your argument.
B. Extend the argument.
C. Show why the text is important.
20 pts.-Total ____________
Must include a reference page!- 40pts- MLA format, 3 outside sources
Overall Total Grade- _________/200
