Unique families can reveal themselves to be both negative and positive

You are asked to give a outline of the essay.

For your outline,BE SURE TO INCLUDE:

1.A solid thesis statement that answers the thesis question (question is below)

2.Proper 5-paragraph essay structure (see below)

3.Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation

4.Use of evidence and examples (quotes, paraphrased ideas, etc…) from the novel and film to back up your 3 main points. 

You should include at least ONE quote (more is better) from the novel and film for a total of two quotations.

5.Creativity and flow 

(e.g., Does you,r sentences flow together logically? 

Do use transition words to move from one idea to another? 

Do you incorporate your opinion into the essay in an interesting way?)

Your thesis will be your answer the following question:

How does We Have Always Lived in the Castle, and your independent film investigate the theme of unconventional families?

(Thesis) Answer: A one-sentence statement that answers (according to your opinion) the question clearly. I should be able to cover up the rest of the essay, read just the thesis statement, and know exactly what you think. 

EXAMPLE OF THESIS: Unique families can reveal themselves to be both negative and

positive and while both the Addams family and the Blackwood family are unusual by societal standards, one family is ultimately forced into isolation by past events and unresolved trauma whereas the other has come to embrace their oddness and to live healthy, fulfilling lives.)

YOUR OUTLINE MUST FOLLOW THE 5 PARA,GRAPH ESSAY STRUCTURE (below):

Introduction: 

First sentence is the “Hook”—draws your readers in

BODY: Briefly introduces your novels and your main ideas

VERY LAST sentence is your thesis

Body Paragraphs:

1st Body Paragraph: Second strongest point. Topic sentence introduces your point as its main idea.

2nd Body Paragraph: Weakest point. Topic sentence introduces your point as its main idea.

3rd Body Paragraph: Strongest Point. Topic sentence introduces your point as its main idea.

Conclusion: 

Summarises your 3 main points,

Restate your thesis in a new way,

Pulls everything together to conclude with a final, powerful sentence (like the hook, but at the end) to end with a bang!