Brainstorming Your Topic and Your Thesis

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Brainstorming Your Topic and Your Thesis
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Step One Brainstorming Thesis

1. Brainstorm at least twelve directly cited
   examples from George Orwells novel 1984 that
   will clearly support your topic. Each example
   must be at least two sentences in length.
   Indicate who said it and what page its on.
2. Circle at least 9 examples that best support your
   topic. Then, group your examples into two or
   three clusters.
3. Working from your brainstorm and topic, state
   your thesis in one sentence
4. Revise your thesis until it clearly states your
   objective as a writer
5. Now, in 100 words or more, write a reflective
   journal entry on that theme. (Use for intro)
6. Finally, write your formal outline