Exam 2

Outline for Plymouth Essay

I. Introduction
A.Thesis statement [sample: The founding of English colonies in modern Massachusetts combined a strange mix of idealism and violence.]
B. Preview first major point (without support) [Miles Standish contributed important protection to the early colonies by using violence.]
C. Preview second major point (without support) [ Benjamin Church provided vital leadership to protect the colonies during King Philip's War.]
D. Preview third major point (without support) [Despite all of this violence, the colonies were also founded on religious idealism.]
E. Significance of Thesis [It is important to understand the full history of these areas because this is what Americans generally consider to be our nation's beginning.]

II. First Major Point
A. Statement of position (or point)
B. Detail of support
C. Detail of Support
D. Detail of Support
E. Significance of position (how it relates to thesis?)

III. Second Major Point
A. Statement of position (or point)
B. Detail of support
C. Detail of Support
D. Detail of Support
E. Significance of position (how it relates to thesis?)

IV. Third Major Point
A. Statement of position (or point)
B. Detail of support
C. Detail of Support
D. Detail of Support
E. Significance of position (how it relates to thesis?)

V. Conclusion
A. Restate thesis (not re-write)
B. Restate significance of first position
C. Restate significance of second position
D. Restate significance of third position
E. Summary of paper (why is it important)

Hints: (Mr. M.'s classes should recognize these)

1. Everything in the essay should relate back to, or support, your thesis.

2. Do NOT use "I" statements in your paper.

3. Always be sure to 'back-up' or support your reasons and statements.

4. Be as formal as possible with your language.

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The founding of the English colonies in modern Massachusets combined a strange mix of idealism and violence. Miles Standish contributed important protection to the early colonies by using violence. Benjamin Church provided vital leadership to protect the colonies during King Philip's War. Despite all of this violence, the colonies were also founded on religious idealism. It is important to understand the full history of these areas because this is what Americans generally consider to be our nation's beginning.