Format for Essay Exams:

I. Intro:

A. Attention–Getter

B. Identify the proverb and explain what it means.

*Be objective: No opinion; simply explain the proverb

C. Give a brief example of the proverb (Not agreeing or disagreeing; just showing you understand what it means).

D. Thesis: Strong statement re: the truth of the proverb

(Direct to a particular audience; make clear which circumstance this is really true/untrue in; clearly state think, know, do)

*You may develop several examples or one example with several points. Each example/point should fit your audience/purpose.

II. Body

A. Main Points 1–3: Identify point and tie it back to thesis using topic sentence

1. Develop main point with specific examples.

III. Conclusion: Leave the reader thinking. Don’t bring up points you could have developed in your body.

*Make your introduction and conclusion interesting!