I. Hook: Start with a compelling statement or question that grabs the reader's attention (see example
ways to start your essay here). This should be 1-3 sentences and can include a quotation, startling
statement, or question: [Write your hook here]
II. Bridge: Connect the hook to the topic of your essay and provide some background information to
help the reader understand the context. The bridge should:
Introduce the name of the play + its author
Give background information about who Brutus is and what occurred in the play.
This should be 3-5 sentences: [Write your bridge here] I think that Brutus thinks that if he
III. Thesis: State the main argument or.
or point of your essay. This should ONLY be one sentence: [Copy
and paste your claim from step 1 here]
See here for an example introduction