What piece of literature will you work with (you may choose any story, poem, play that we have already read or the novel that we will read)? What literary element(s) wil
Type and submit your responses to the following four questions/prompts:
- What piece of literature will you work with (you may choose any story, poem, play that we have already read or the novel that we will read)?
- 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, and it should be clearly stated. The entire thing 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 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.
Grading
This assignment is worth 25 points and will be graded based on the following criteria:
- All requirements stated in the assignment directions are addressed
- Response shows consistent evidence of comprehension and new insights regarding key concepts
- Presented with clarity and support
- Errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling do not distract the reader
LIT1100 Introduction to Literature University of Northwestern – St. Paul
Parts of an Essay
We will be looking at a five paragraph essay as one possible way of organizing an essay. For
this class, you will be writing much more than five paragraphs, so you may think of this as a
structural guideline.
I. Introductory Paragraph
A. Attention-getting Sentences: These entice the reader to want to read more of your essay.
They may be comprised of a brief anecdote, a very compelling question, a shocking
statement, etc. relating to your topic. (Should NOT be a definition unless you are
introducing vocabulary that will be unfamiliar to the average person.)
B. Thesis Statement: This is the main point of your essay, and it should be clearly stated.
The entire essay 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.
C. 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 essay is going, the
forecasting statement is how you will get there.) Example: The blossoming pear tree, the tide, the hurricane and the horizon all beautifully
and powerfully illustrate Janie's transformation.
II. Body Paragraph #1
A. Topic sentence (having to do with first forecasting point listed in your introductory
paragraph)
B. Supporting details / Specific "proof" of your topic sentence point
C. Concluding sentence (may restate main idea of topic sentence/ should "wrap up" paragraph
and transition to the next one)
All body paragraphs follow the model above. Each topic sentence should be taken from your
forecasting statement in the order you laid them out in the introduction.
III. Concluding Paragraph
A. Restate thesis and forecasting statements in different words
B. General statements about topic
C. Clincher statement that concludes entire paper in a strong, memorable way and may refer
back to the attention getter ("framing" effect)
LIT1100 Introduction to Literature University of Northwestern – St. Paul
General Essay Guidelines
Paragraphs should generally not be fewer than 5 sentences.
Avoid saying "In this essay I will prove," or "I will discuss"; avoid using "I" if possible.
Come up with an original title (not Literary Analysis Essay or the title of text about which you are
writing) that reflects your subject.
Avoid slang or clichés.
DO indent new paragraphs.
Double space your essay and use a standardized 12 or 14 point font (such as Times, Helvetica, or
Arial, etc.).
Don't lose sight of your thesis; it needs to be the focus of your entire essay.
Do not underline, bold, or capitalize every letter of your title.
Proofread your essay carefully–rough AND final drafts.
Short story and poem titles are in quotes; titles of novels and plays are italicized.
Do integrate quotes for textual support, and cite them properly.
- I. Introductory Paragraph
- II. Body Paragraph #1
- III. Concluding Paragraph
- General Essay Guidelines
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