1. How does the idea of the monster / supernatural evolve throughout the time periods and works we’ve studied this year?
Step 3: Research your topic
(Your final draft must have at least 5 reliable sources. Do NOT use Wikipedia, Britannica, Sparknotes, or sites like that. You can use them to get initial ideas, but we’re looking for sources that provide additional information to the topic, not summaries. Google is not a source.)
*This will become your Works Cited Page!
Name of Source MLA Works Cited How to Create a Works Cited
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Step 4: Complete a Graphic Organizer
Introductory Paragraph:
Hook -should be a sentence or two - general, interesting statement about the topic
Connecting Sentence(s) - could be background information about your topic
Thesis - the argument you are making about your topic
3 MAIN POINTS - you will use to support your thesis. (These points should be sentences).
Supporting Paragraph 1:
Transition Word
Main Point #1
1st Piece of Evidence
Explanation of Evidence in your own words (how does it support your thesis?)
2nd Piece of Evidence (needs to be from a different source than 1st piece of evidence)
Explanation of Evidence in your own words (how does it support your thesis?)
Supporting Paragraph 2:
Transition Word
Main Point #2
1st Piece of Evidence
Explanation of Evidence in your own words (how does it support your thesis?)
2nd Piece of Evidence (needs to be from a different source than 1st piece of evidence)
Explanation of Evidence in your own words (how does it support your thesis?)
Supporting Paragraph 3:
Transition Word
Main Point #3
1st Piece of Evidence
Explanation of Evidence in your own words (how does it support your thesis?)
2nd Piece of Evidence (needs to be from a different source than 1st piece of evidence)
Explanation of Evidence in your own words (how does it support your thesis?)
Conclusion:
Transition Word + Restate your thesis:
Summarize Your 3 Main Points
Connect Everything to the BIG PICTURE - Why does it matter? What lesson can be learned?
Works Cited:
1. Taylor, D.J. "The Evolution of the Monster: From Beowulf to Frankenstein." The British Library, 2019, https://www.bl.uk/english-literature-in-history/articles/the-evolution-of-the-monster-from-beowulf-to-frankenstein.
2. Havelock, Erick. "The Supernatural in Greek Literature." Ancient History Encyclopedia, 2020, https://www.ancient.eu/article/1535/the-supernatural-in-greek-literature/.
3. Kessler, Kelly. "The Changing Face of the Devil in Literature and Folklore." Psychology Today, 2018, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sticks-and-stones/201810/the-changing-face-the-devil-in-literature-and-folklore.
4. Klein, Dan. "The Evolution of Vampires in Literature." Den of Geek, 2021, https://www.denofgeek.com/culture/the-evolution-of-vampires-in-literature/.
5. Carpenter, Charlynn. "The Influence of Technology on the Evolution of Supernatural Creatures in Literature." Medium, 2019, https://medium.com/@charlynn_car/the-influence-of-technology-on-the-evolution-of-supernatural-creatures-in-literature-701c80250942.