Name:

Of Mice and Men

Analysis Paragraph
Choose ONE of the following questions:

(1) Explain one theme, or universal truth, that John Steinbeck is

expressing through the novel, Of Mice and Men.
-OR-

(2) Explain how Steinbeck uses foreshadowing in the novel, Of

Mice and Men.

/20 Thesis Statement

Clearly addresses the prompt
Uses format provided
/10 Topic Sentence
Specific and detailed
Uses the format provided
/30 Textual Evidence
At least two pieces of textual evidence provided
Correct MLA format used to cited examples
Quotations are appropriately embedded
/30 Commentary
Explains how the evidence connects to the topic sentence
Specific and detailed (explains how and why)
At least two sentences for each example
/10 Summary Sentence
Ties back to the thesis statement
Serves as a conclusion to the paragraph

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THESIS STATEMENT:
In

,
Title of the Novel

Name of the Author

shows that OR foreshadows

Statement of Theme OR Major Event Foreshadowed

_____.

BODY PARAGRAPH:
Topic Sentence:

Concrete Detail/Example #1:

Commentary (Two Sentences):

Concrete Detail/Example #2:

Commentary (Two Sentences):

Summary Sentence:

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