First pdf is the short story you will be writing about, read it and have a good understanding. You can do research if wanted/needed.
Second pdf is the directions for the outline, choose a structure of your liking that would fit the short story best.
Some things to think about:
- What literary element(s) will you work with (setting, character, etc.)?
- What arguable assertion/thesis statement about the literary element do you plan to develop (Aylmer is the true protagonist, the central theme of Robert Frost's poem "'Out, Out - '" is ..., etc.)? i.e. Write your thesis statement. Consider the format of the example below. Be sure to use the author's first and last name and the title of text. Titles of poems and short stories are in quotations marks, and titles of plays and novels are in italics. Please ensure that your thesis is not merely a statement of fact.
- Write your forecasting statement. List three to five reasons why you think your assertion is valid. Consider the format of the example below.
(Example) Thesis Statement:
This is the main point of your writing, and it should be clearly stated. The entire writing will attempt to prove this point. Example: In Zora Neale Hurston's novel Their Eyes Were Watching God, Hurston utilizes images from nature to portray Janie's metamorphosis from naivety to maturity.
(Example) Forecasting Statement:
This is a clear and concise statement (or statements) that explains how the thesis will be supported or proven. (If the thesis is where your writing is going, the forecasting statement is how you will get there.) Note that you may not be able to fit all of your reasons in one sentence, and that is fine.
Example: The blossoming pear tree, the tide, the hurricane and the horizon all beautifully and powerfully illustrate Janie's transformation.
In order to earn full credit for this assignment, you must place the thesis and forecasting statement at the top of the outline and then thoroughly outline the major points of your literary analysis including pointing to specific textual support that will be utilized.
NO PLAGIARISM!!!
