Introduction Paragraph: 1) Get the reader’s attention
2) Provide background information on the poem, and
3) End with a thesis statement that explains how well the poem fits the genre of medieval romance (this can be two sentences long; your thesis statement should state the characteristics of a medieval romance, which are below):

A medieval romance is a kind of writing that has a
a. mysterious, supernatural setting,
b. idealizes chivalry and courtly love, and
c. may involve masking a character's real identity.

Body Paragraph 1
· In your own words, explain how the poem displays one characteristic of medieval romances (from a through c above)

Body Paragraph 2
· In your own words, explain how the poem displays a second characteristic of medieval romances (from a through c above)

Body Paragraph 3
· In your own words, explain how the poem displays a third characteristic of medieval romances (from a through c above)

Conclusion
· Summarize the main points of your body paragraph and end with a note of finality