Analysis Outline Template

Complete your sentence outline. Your outline should have Roman numerals and letters
just like the student sample in the lesson and exactly like the template below.
Requirements:

Write your outline using complete sentences.

Roman numeral I is your thesis statement in response to the writing prompt.

Outline at least two body paragraphs (so you will have Roman numerals II and III) and
the specified number of examples and explanations as a minimum. If you would like to
outline additional paragraphs or examples and explanations, just add Roman numerals
to your template.

You need to include at least two direct quotations in your examples. Quotations need to
be introduced and explained in your sentence outline.

A. At least one quotation is introduced using a colon correctly.

B. At least one quotation is introduced using a signaling phrase correctly.
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You need to include at least one paraphrased example in your sentence outline. Be
sure to label your paraphrased example.

Remember to use the stop light approach (green = topic sentence, yellow = example,
and red = explanation) to develop your paragraphs.
Writing Prompt:
What makes King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail" powerful and effective? After reading
King's letter, answer the question by analyzing how he uses structure and language
purposefully in his text. Provide specific examples from the text to support your
analysis.

I
II

Thesis:
Topic Sentence:

A.

Example, quote, detail, or fact from the text:

B.

Explanation:

C.

Example, quote, detail, or fact from the text:

D.

Explanation:

III

Topic Sentence:

A.

Example, quote, detail, or fact from the text:

B.

Explanation:

C.

Example, quote, detail, or fact from the text:

D.

Explanation:

Be sure to look at the student example in the lesson to guide you as you write your
outline.