5 paragraph essay graphic organizer t example

Essay Planning: Organize your essay here. Filling in the spaces with your “working thesis,” supporting points, and the examples and details you will use to prove and develop the argument established by your your thesis statement. Do your best!

Paragraph 1 Introduction Hook General to specific Includes Title, author’s name, context,

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Paragraph 2 st 1 Supporting Detail used to prove thesis. Examples/Quotes from text & explanations connecting to thesis.

Hook: “Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.” Honore de Balzac  g o o d   behavior society requires does not always produce desired result;  h i d e s h a m e f u l d e s i r e s b e h i n d a p p e a r an an c e o f c o u r t e s y / h o n o r - - m o r e   i m p o r t a n c e g r o u p p l a c e s o n m a n n e r s , u s u a l l y m o r e h y p o c r i s y  s h o r t   s t o r y , T o b e r m o r y , b y S a k i  T  T o b e r m o r y , l e a r n s t o s p e a k E n g l i s h   discovers sup erficial hypoc risy of LB & friends  st

1 Supporting Detail: T’s Honest Observations reveal Hypocrisy 

Example 1- Major Barfield points out T’s “carrying on” with stable cat when he’s having affairs affairs himself. T replies I don’t think you want me to bring up your “affairs” Explanation Perfect example of thinking certain rules only apply to others but not the wealthy bc they are superior. Example 2 Explanation

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2 Supporting Detail: T’s responses to the houseguests’ questions Paragraph 3 nd 2 Supporting Detail used to prove thesis. Examples/Quotes from text & explanations

Paragraph 4 rd 3 Supporting Detail used to prove thesis. Examples/Quotes from text & explanations

have unintended humorous consequences Example 1 “What do you think of human intelligence?” Mavis Pellington’s innocent question. question. “Most brainless woman LB & Sir W know” Explanation Awkward situation is humorous to the reader but also reveals Blemley’s exploitation of “friends” “friends” Friendship has different meaning for wealthy British. It’s about what they can get from each other. Example 2 Explanation rd

3 Supporting Detail: Ironically, the Blemleys and their guests, who consider themselves superior to most men, and of course all beasts, are shown as inferior in honesty, sincerity, and courtesy by a lowly housecat.

Example 1 LB was embarrassed to be speaking to a “domestic” cat Explanation emphasizes the importance LB places on status and social position; although T is an animal he is more intelligent, courteous and sincere than LB & her guests. She does not value these positive qualities, rather she values status. Example 2 Explanation

Paragraph 5 Conclusion

Rephrase thesis- Move from the specific to the general. LB & guests are shallow, rude & vain- interactions of T the cat & starkly highlight their hidden “manners” T the short story tells a much broader message message that spans beyond 1900s 1900s England to the wealthy societies in all cultures today. People who think they are better bc they are rich are not.