Sample Essay Outline

I. Introduction

A. Broad statement: ___world mired in apathy______

B. Ideas to introduce topic/thesis, getting less broad & more specific with each statement

1. __examples of indifference human nature______

2. __importance of concern______

3. ___negative consequences of boredom

C. Thesis (topic, assertion, direction of essay, scope/message/purpose) ______Dr. Seuss’ poem Green Eggs and Ham demonstrates that people must rid their souls of apathy if they are to enjoy the inherent surprise of self-acceptance. ______

II. Body Paragraph #1

A. Topic sentence ___ The protagonist’s persistent apathy leads to self-hatred.

B. Quote #1 ______“I would not, could not in a tree”

1. Page numbers (_____30______)

C. Analysis for Quote #1

1. ___ “could not” = self-doubt ______

2. __ obstinacy = projected self-hatred

D. Quote #2 ___ “I do not like them ANYWHERE!”______

1. Page numbers (____(46)______)

E. Analysis for Quote #2

1. _hyperbolic protest = cover loneliness

2. “anywhere” with self; hates self F. Concluding Sentence ___ encompassing lack concern low esteem

III. Body Paragraph #2

A. Topic sentence ___ The protagonist takes the initiative in caring for others and thus gains self- acceptance.

B. Quote #1 ____“I will eat them ANYWHERE!”

1. Page numbers (______61_____)

1. ______future tense = optimism self

2. ______“anywhere” including self; accepts self

D. Quote #2 “I do so like green eggs and ham! Thank you! Thank you! Sam-I-am!”

1. Page numbers (______61_____)

1. ___ gratitude from affirmation of self

2. _ self acceptance à relationship

F. Concluding Sentence ___ cares for people àself-love

IV. Body Paragraph #3

A. Topic sentence The protagonist recognizes similarities with others, which results in empathy unity.

B. Quote #1 “ A nd I will eat them here and there”

1. Page numbers (_____61______)

1. _____inclusion

2. lack of discrimination D. Quote #2 “ So I will eat them in a box. And I will eat them with a fox. And I will eat them in a house. And I will eat them with a mouse.”

1. Page numbers (_____61______)

1. unify different others areas

2. commonalities differences friendships

F. Concluding Sentence join together positivity

V. Conclusion

A. Restated Thesis text apathy à isolation self-loathing

B. Summary of body paragraph main points & ideas to introduce the bigger picture/universal idea

1. ____ indifference à self-loathing______

2. ____ compassion __ à self-love

3. no discrimination; unification

C. Broad/Universal Scope ______must engage others; combat ennui