Skeleton
Essay
Format
A
skeleton
essay
is
an
outline
of
the
basic
argument
for
an
essay.
It
clarifies
the
"bones"
or
logic
of
the
argument
by
stating
the
key
analytic
points
in
the
order
in
which
the
essay
will
discuss
them.
While
the
skeleton
essay
uses
an
outline
format,
all
elements
of
the
outline
require
complete
sentences.
Prompt:
Some
of
Disney's
original
animated
fairy
tales
have
aged
better
than
others.
Some
critics
believe
that
Cinderella
is
the
protagonist
who
has
the
greatest
relevance
for
contemporary
girls.
Do
you
agree?
I.
Introductory
Paragraph
A. Statement
of
the
issue
or
question
raised
by
prompt:
Given
that
Cinderella's
goal/career
choice marrying
a
princess
old-fashioned
and
politically
incorrect,
is
it
possible
to
find
grounds
in
her
story
for
arguing
her
relevance?
B. Statement
of
thesis/response
to
prompt:
Despite
her
outdated
goal,
Cinderella
is
relevant
to
a
contemporary
audience
because
she
actively
pursues
that
goal,
independently
employing
intelligence
and
hard
work
as
well
as
magic
to
win
her
prince.
C. Analytic
approach
used
to
support
thesis/response:
Her
proactive
approach
is
demonstrated
by
her
independent
attempt
to
produce
clothing
appropriate
for
the
Prince's
ball
and
by
her
rebellious
and
successful
attempt
to
try
on
the
glass
slipper.
II.
Body
Paragraphs
A. First
Paragraph
1. Analytic
point/topic
sentence
in
support
of
thesis:
When
Cinderella
learns
of
the
prince's
ball,
her
years
of
hard
work
as
housekeeper
enable
her
to
develop
and
execute
a
plan...
