Research Paper - Graphic Organizer Rough Draft:
You must submit this document as your rough draft!
How does the idea of the monster / supernatural evolve throughout the time periods and works we’ve studied this year?
William blake
The tyger
The lamb
The chimney sweeper
Wordsworth
Sonnet the world is to much with us
I wandered lonley as a cloud
Coolridge
Coolridge samuel taylor
The rime of ancient mariner
Kubla khan the rime of the ancient mariner
Lord bryon
For music
Stanza and meter
Percy dhelly
Odento the west wind
To a sky lark
John keats
On first looking into chapmans homer
When I have fears that I may cease to be
Ode in a grecian urn
Jane austen
Pride and prejudice
Mary shelly
frankenstein
Step 2: Brainstorm / Narrow Down Your Topic (you can do this separately / on a separate doc. It does not need to be submitted)
Example:
Topic: Example: What inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne to write the Scarlet Letter?
What are some things you already know about this topic? Examples: Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American Writer.
Nathaniel Hawthorne lived during the 1800’s.
He was considered a Romantic writer.
His story shamed a woman for raising a child in a Puritan village when the father was unknown.
What are some things you would like to learn about this topic? Examples: What inspired Hawthorne to write this story?
Why is Hawthorne a Romantic writer?
Why did they force the main character to wear the Letter A?
Space for Brainstorming (optional - you can complete on a separate document):
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!
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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?
**Research Paper - Graphic Organizer Rough Draft**
**Introductory Paragraph:**
Hook: The evolution of the monster/supernatural throughout literature has been a fascinating journey filled with complexity and depth.
Connecting Sentence: As we explore the works of William Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Lord Byron, Percy Shelley, John Keats, Jane Austen, and Mary Shelley, we uncover the changing perceptions of the monster and supernatural in different time periods.
Thesis: The idea of the monster and supernatural evolves from a symbol of fear and terror to one of introspection and complexity as seen in the works of various Romantic writers.
**MAIN POINTS:**
1. The monster/supernatural as a symbol of innocence and awe
2. The monster/supernatural as a force of chaos and destruction
3. The monster/supernatural as a reflection of the human psyche
**Supporting Paragraph 1:**
Transition Word: Initially
Main Point #1: The monster/supernatural as a symbol of innocence and awe
1st Piece of Evidence: "The Lamb" by William Blake highlights the innocence and purity of the supernatural through the image of the lamb.
Explanation of Evidence: This poem presents the supernatural as a symbol of gentle innocence and beauty in contrast to the usual perception of monsters as terrifying creatures.
2nd Piece of Evidence: "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" by Wordsworth explores the awe-inspiring nature of the supernatural in the form of nature.
Explanation of Evidence: By portraying the supernatural as a source of wonder and inspiration, Wordsworth challenges traditional notions of monsters as creatures of fear.
**Supporting Paragraph 2:**
Transition Word: However
Main Point #2: The monster/supernatural as a force of chaos and destruction
1st Piece of Evidence: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Coleridge presents the supernatural as a destructive force through the curse of the albatross.
Explanation of Evidence: Coleridge's work showcases the darker side of the supernatural, highlighting its capacity for chaos and ruin.
2nd Piece of Evidence: "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley further explores the theme of the monster as a destructive force, both physically and emotionally.
Explanation of Evidence: Shelley's novel delves into the consequences of playing god and the havoc that the supernatural can wreak when mishandled.
**Supporting Paragraph 3:**
Transition Word: Conversely
Main Point #3: The monster/supernatural as a reflection of the human psyche
1st Piece of Evidence: Lord Byron's poem "Stanza and Meter" explores the inner turmoil and darkness within humanity, reflecting on the monstrous aspects of the human psyche.
Explanation of Evidence: By embodying the monster within human nature, Byron challenges readers to confront their own inner demons.
2nd Piece of Evidence: "Ode to a Nightingale" by John Keats delves into the supernatural as a metaphor for the escape from earthly suffering and mortality.
Explanation of Evidence: Keats uses the supernatural to explore the depths of human emotion and the desire for transcendence beyond the physical world.
**Conclusion:**
Transition Word + Restate your thesis: In conclusion, the evolution of the monster and supernatural in literature reveals a shift from symbols of fear and terror to complex reflections of innocence, chaos, and human nature.
Summarize Your 3 Main Points: Throughout the works of various Romantic writers, we see the monster and supernatural transformed from symbols of innocence and awe to forces of chaos and destruction, and finally, as reflections of the human psyche.
Connect Everything to the BIG PICTURE: This evolution challenges readers to reconsider their perceptions of monsters and supernatural beings, prompting introspection on the complexities of human nature and the world around us.