<p> Sample Essay Outline</p><p>I. Introduction </p><p>A. Broad statement: ___world mired in apathy______</p><p>B. Ideas to introduce topic/thesis, getting less broad & more specific with each statement</p><p>1. __examples of indifference human nature______</p><p>2. __importance of concern______</p><p>3. ___negative consequences of boredom </p><p>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. ______</p><p>II. Body Paragraph #1</p><p>A. Topic sentence ___ The protagonist’s persistent apathy leads to self-hatred.</p><p>B. Quote #1 ______“I would not, could not in a tree” </p><p>1. Page numbers (_____30______) </p><p>C. Analysis for Quote #1</p><p>1. ___ “could not” = self-doubt ______</p><p>2. __ obstinacy = projected self-hatred </p><p>D. Quote #2 ___ “I do not like them ANYWHERE!”______</p><p>1. Page numbers (____(46)______) </p><p>E. Analysis for Quote #2</p><p>1. _hyperbolic protest = cover loneliness</p><p>2. “anywhere” with self; hates self F. Concluding Sentence ___ encompassing lack concern low esteem </p><p>III. Body Paragraph #2</p><p>A. Topic sentence ___ The protagonist takes the initiative in caring for others and thus gains self- acceptance.</p><p>B. Quote #1 ____“I will eat them ANYWHERE!” </p><p>1. Page numbers (______61_____) </p><p>C. Analysis for Quote #1</p><p>1. ______future tense = optimism self</p><p>2. ______“anywhere” including self; accepts self </p><p>D. Quote #2 “I do so like green eggs and ham! Thank you! Thank you! Sam-I-am!” </p><p>1. Page numbers (______61_____) </p><p>E. Analysis for Quote #2</p><p>1. ___ gratitude from affirmation of self</p><p>2. _ self acceptance à relationship </p><p>F. Concluding Sentence ___ cares for people àself-love </p><p>IV. Body Paragraph #3 </p><p>A. Topic sentence The protagonist recognizes similarities with others, which results in empathy unity.</p><p>B. Quote #1 “ A nd I will eat them here and there”</p><p>1. Page numbers (_____61______) </p><p>C. Analysis for Quote #1</p><p>1. _____inclusion </p><p>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.”</p><p>1. Page numbers (_____61______) </p><p>E. Analysis for Quote #2</p><p>1. unify different others areas </p><p>2. commonalities differences friendships</p><p>F. Concluding Sentence join together positivity</p><p>V. Conclusion </p><p>A. Restated Thesis text apathy à isolation self-loathing</p><p>B. Summary of body paragraph main points & ideas to introduce the bigger picture/universal idea</p><p>1. ____ indifference à self-loathing______</p><p>2. ____ compassion __ à self-love</p><p>3. no discrimination; unification </p><p>C. Broad/Universal Scope ______must engage others; combat ennui</p>