A Separate Peace by John Knowles
Theme Analysis Essay Explanation & Outline
Name: _______________ Period: _____ Date: __________
You will construct a 5 part theme analysis essay addressing the novel A Separate Peace.
You will choose one of the theme analysis activities completed earlier in the unit and
construct your outline, rough draft, and final essay from it.
Outline
I.
Introduction – along with Author & Title
A. Theme Statement:
B. Organizing Proofs (literary elements):
1.
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3.
II.
Body Paragraph Topic Sentence Organizing Proof 1:
A. Quoted & Documented Evidence:
B. Evidence Explanation:
III.
Body Paragraph Topic Sentence Organizing Proof 2:
A. Quoted & Documented Evidence:
B. Evidence Explanation:
IV.
Body Paragraph Topic Sentence Organizing Proof 3:
A. Quoted & Documented Evidence:
B. Evidence Explanation:
V.
Conclusion
A. Restate Theme Statement: