Donna Petherbridge eci 511, Comprehensive Unit Plan, Summer II, 2003

From this list, choose two or three

 that are more predominant in the story.  Determine what the 

author believed regarding these issues or topics.  Experiment with several themes for each topic.  As 

you compose the theme, decide if there is enough evidence in the literature to support it. 

 

 

 

Now, choose the best theme

 and determine how the author makes that theme clear either throughout 

the work, or in one chosen or pre-assigned passage.  List the supporting proofs. 

 

 

Finally, formulate a thesis statement

 that states the author’s theme and the methods he used to 

convey that theme to the reader.  This is your statement that you believe to be true and that you intend 

to support in your paper.  Write your thesis here: 

 

 

Your paper should be a minimum 2 – 3 pages typed and double-spaced in 12 point Times New Roman 

font.  One-inch margins on sides, top, and bottom.  Page numbers centered at the bottom, including 

first page.  Cover sheet with title centered and name, date, class.  [Bracket in your thesis statement like 

this.]  Insert at least one clip art graphic to bring visual appeal to your paper! 

 

 

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