an introduction and thesis statement that include the definition of an ecocritical approach, an explanation of why an ecocritical approach is the best choice for analysis of this specific piece, and the author's main idea a body that identifies at least three specific examples from the text that support the main idea as well as your interpretation of the examples your personal thoughts and feelings about the piece including a recommendation of whether or not others should read it a conclusion that reviews the author's main idea and the points discussed in the criticism proper organization and use of transitions consistent with formal writing proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization