Creating an Outline for Option 3 – Song Lyrics as Poem
Instructions: Write complete sentences to fill in the items below.
Introduction:
Introduction:
Establish the topic
Identify the song lyrics you are analyzing (along with artist, album, etc.)
End with a clear thesis statement
Song title:
Artist:
Album, movie soundtrack, etc.:
Year of release:
Other basic information as needed:
Thesis Statement (fill in the blanks on the right):
EXAMPLE (replace with your own when you submit):
When viewed by themselves, the lyrics to (insert song title) utilize various poetic and literary devices like (insert first technique), (insert second technique), and (insert third technique) that demonstrate the artistic similarity between poetry and songs. (for essay structures that devote each body paragraph to a different technique)
OR
When viewed by themselves, the lyrics to (insert song title) utilize various poetic and literary devices that demonstrate the artistic similarity between poetry and songs. (for essay structures that devote each body paragraph to a different verse)
Body Paragraphs: This is where you will develop each of the points in your thesis statement.
Body Paragraph 1: Elaborate on the first point in your thesis statement – the first technique(s) you will identify, OR the first verse/portion of the song lyrics
Topic Sentence:
Detail 1:
Detail 2:
Detail 3:
Concluding Sentence:
Lyric(s) you will use to support this point:
Body Paragraph 2: Elaborate on the second point in your thesis statement – the second technique(s) you will identify, OR the second verse/portion of the song lyrics
Topic Sentence:
Detail 1:
Detail 2:
Detail 3:
Concluding Sentence:
Lyric(s) you will use to support this point:
Body Paragraph 3: Elaborate on the third point in your thesis statement – the third technique(s) you will identify, OR the third verse/portion of the song lyrics
Topic Sentence:
Detail 1:
Detail 2:
Detail 3:
Concluding Sentence:
Lyric(s) you will use to support this point
Conclusion:
Conclusion:
Summarize the main points in the body paragraphs and paraphrase your thesis.
