AP Lit and Comp

Dr. Payne
Suggested Outline for AP Essays

Name: __________________________________________________

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I. Intro: Include text title of chosen text and name of author

A. 1-2 sentences of general contextual info:
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B.. THESISstrong argument statement(s) that includes authors message

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II. Body par. 1: Transition word/phrase: ___________________,

TOPIC SENTENCE: An arguable point that refers to something alluded to in your thesis
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A. EVIDENCE:
1. Evidence #1: quote w correct citation (line number for poems, pg number for prose)
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a. YOUR discussion of importance of quote and how it connects to your pt
b. Include discussion of poetic device if appropriate
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2. Evidence #2: quote w correct citation (line number for poems, pg number for prose)
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a. YOUR discussion of importance of quote and how it connects to your pt
b. Include discussion of poetic device if appropriate
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3. Evidence #3: quote w correct citation (line number for poems, pg number for prose)
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a. YOUR discussion of importance of quote and how it connects to your pt
b. Include discussion of poetic device if appropriate
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III. Body par. 2: Transition word/phrase: ___________________,
TOPIC SENTENCE: An arguable point that refers to something alluded to in your thesis
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A. EVIDENCE:
1. Evidence #1: quote w correct citation (line number for poems, pg number for prose)
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a. YOUR discussion of importance of quote and how it connects to your pt
b. Include discussion of poetic device if appropriate
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2. Evidence #2: quote w correct citation (line number for poems, pg number for prose)
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a. YOUR discussion of importance of quote and how it connects to your pt
b. Include discussion of poetic device if appropriate
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3. Evidence #3: quote w correct citation (line number for poems, pg number for prose)
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a. YOUR discussion of importance of quote and how it connects to your pt
b. Include discussion of poetic device if appropriate
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IV. Body par. 3: Transition word/phrase: ___________________,

TOPIC SENTENCE: An arguable point that refers to something alluded to in your thesis
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A. EVIDENCE:
1. Evidence #1: quote w correct citation (line number for poems, pg number for prose)
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a. YOUR discussion of importance of quote and how it connects to your pt
b. Include discussion of poetic device if appropriate
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2. Evidence #2: quote w correct citation (line number for poems, pg number for prose)
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a. YOUR discussion of importance of quote and how it connects to your pt
b. Include discussion of poetic device if appropriate
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 3. Evidence #3: quote w correct citation (line number for poems, pg number for prose)
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a. YOUR discussion of importance of quote and how it connects to your pt
b. Include discussion of poetic device if appropriate
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V. Conclusion: Transition word/phrase: ___________________,

RESTATEMENT (in different words) OF AUTHORS PRIMARY MESSAGE
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