 Your limited subject  Your distinctive approach to the to that subject The name of the author(s)  The work(s) of literature being discussed For Example: In A Confederacy of Dunces, Toole ironically exaggerates Ignatius’ intelligence to reveal his lack of perception. Essay Body. Divide your thesis into component points, at least three but more likely four or more. Each point should develop the thesis further. The topic sentence in each paragraph should make an arguable claim which supports the thesis and furthers your analysis. Then provide evidence from the text to support each of your claims in all of your body paragraphs. Conclude the essay by reiterating your thesis in light of what you discovered in your analysis.  Three to five points in the thesis to support your analysis Topic sentences that directly support each point from the thesis statement introducing each body paragraph Evidence from the text which supports each paragraph claim and globally supports the thesis in each body paragraph  Analysis after each piece of evidence that explains the significance of the evidence and its support of the paragraph’s claim and thesis A conclusion that reiterates the thesis and explains the discoveries made through the analysis Specifically for Essay #1 Word count: 500-600 words (2-3 pages) Rough Draft Due middle of Week 2 Final Draft Due End of Week 2