I.

Introduction Paragraph
A. Attention Getter/Hook: B. Thesis Statement:
The elderly tend to have a specific set of roles in society.

They elderly have different roles and issues in our society.

C. Theory used for analysis: Old age usually has a set of roles that are applied, you
retire, and move into a nursing home, but the elderly actually are an important part of our society.

D. Preview/Map:

In this paper, I will go over our cultures views on the elderly, along with

other cultures views. I will also discuss the importance of the elderly in our modern day society.

II.

Body of paper
A. Body paragraph 1 ( or 1 and 2 if need be):
1. Topic Sentence: What does it mean to be Old? 2. Supporting sentence a. History b. Roles c. Expectations d. Issues with the elderly

B. Body Paragraph 2 (Focus = main pt. #1) 1. Topic Sentence: The elderly and employment. 2. Supporting Sentences:
a. Working days b. Retirement c. Nursing homes

C. Body Paragraph 3
1. Topic Sentence: Different cultures views on the elderly a. China b. Vietnam c. Native American d. Korean

D. Body Paragraph 4
1. Topic Sentence: Issues with the elderly. a. Depression b. Health Care

c. Abuse

III.

Analysis :
A. Topic Sentence: