Unit 1 Lesson 8: Rough Draft

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>>NOTE: Rough drafts for this class are more like pre-writing activities. The rough draft assignment is for a grade. You will need to turn in a copy of this document (see instructions above). You do NOT need to turn in an entire essay for this lesson.

Watch this video to walk you through the completion of the rough draft portfolio.

What is it?
You are writing a literary analysis essay. Your paper will explore how an author uses literary elements to communicate one of the themes of Modernism. Then you will synthesize this information and examine whether the themes presented are relevant in today’s society.

Title

Your title should give the reader an idea of what you will be writing about. Some people choose to write their title after they have written their essay; some people prefer to create their title before they begin writing. This is totally up to you! We encourage you to be creative when writing your title! A basic example of a title is as follows:

______(Literary element 1) and ________ (Literary element 2) in ________’s (author’s last name) “____________” (short story title)

**See the introduction section for information about choosing your literary elements and story.**

>> Options: “The Chrysanthemums,” “The Black Ball,” or “In Another Country.”
Write your title below.
The Chrysanyhemums

INTRODUCTION

STEP 1: Decide which TWO (2) literary elements you would like to write about in your essay.
>>Options: Plot, setting, theme, point of view, characterization / characters, dialogue, tone, mood, irony

Literary Element Definition of Literary Element
1. Characterization A description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something
2. Irony The expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite typically for humorous or emphatic effect

STEP 2: Decide which short story (from Unit 1) you will analyze.
>> Options: “The Chrysanthemums,” “The Black Ball,” or “In Another Country.”

Title of story you will analyze Author (first and last name)
The Chrysanthemums John Steinbeck

STEP 3: Choose ONE of the “Big Ideas” of Modernism that you will write about. Remember, the big idea must tie in with your chosen story.
>>Options:
○ Rejection of the traditional, embracement of the disruptive
○ Internal experience instead of social structures
○ Creating meaning and unity through the act of writing
○ Dysfunctional families
○ Gritty and raw settings
○ Banishment of gender stereotypes
○ Exposing racism

Which theme/big idea will you write about?
Banishment of gender stereotypes

STEP 4: Put it all together and write your thesis statement!

Write your thesis statement below by filling in the blanks with your choices from steps 1-3 above.
In the story The Chrysanthemums by John Steinbeck, the author uses Characterization and Irony to demonstrate Banishment of gender stereotypes, which was a theme in the literature of Modernism.

Body Paragraph 1

STEP 1: Write a topic sentence. You will use the information you created in the introduction paragraph. You may simply fill in the blanks below to create your topic sentence. Think of this as the R-A steps of the RACE method. (R-restate question, A-answer question, C-cite textual evidence, E-explain how evidence supports your answer)

Topic Sentence (R-A)
The first significant element in Steinbeck’s story “The Chrysanthemums” is Characterization .

STEP 2: Choose a specific quote from the story that demonstrates how the author is using your chosen literary element to portray your chosen theme. This should be a sentence or Consecutive sentences (just a few) that you could physically point to in the story. Think of this as the “C” step of the RACE method.

Type your specific quote(s) below. Be sure to use quotation marks!
Page # Quote
314 She was 35. Her face was lean and strong and her eyes were as clear as water. Her figure looked blocked and heavy in her gardening costume, a men’s black hat pulled low down over her eyes.

STEP 3: Explain how your quote A.) is a significant use of your chosen literary element and B.) how it portrays the “Big Idea”/theme you chose. Think of this as the “E” step of the RACE method.

A. Why is your chosen quote a significant use of the literary element? What observations can you make about this quote?
THis quote is describing elisa looks to the reader. My observations about the quote is that they first start out by describing her as very feminine but then start describing some masculine traits
B. How does the author use this quote to convey the theme?
As describing Elsa it shows that they are showing her feminine side until they start to describe more masculine traits that Elsa is wearing

STEP 4: Choose another specific quote from the story that demonstrates how the author is using your chosen literary element to portray a theme. This should be a sentence or Consecutive sentences (just a few) that you could physically point to in the story. Think of this as the “C” step of the RACE method.

Type your specific quote(s) below. Be sure to use quotation marks AND THE PAGE NUMBER!
Page # Quote
320 You might be surprised to have a rival sometime. I can sharpen scissors too and I can beat the dents put of little pots. I could show you what a women might do.
STEP 5: Explain how your second quote a.) is a significant use of your chosen literary element and B.) how it portrays the “Big Idea” / theme you chose. Think of this as the “E” step of the RACE method.

A. Why is your chosen quote a significant use of the literary element? What observations can you make about this quote?
This shows Elisa character by her comment that she can do what he can do shows that she is a strong willed women in a mans world
B. How does the author use this quote to convey the theme?
This quote conveys the theme Elisa is trying to prove that her being a women does not mean that she can not do what men do

Body Paragraph 2

STEP 1: Write a topic sentence. You will use the information you chose in the introduction paragraph. You may simply fill in the blanks below to create your topic sentence. Think of this as the R-A steps of the RACE method.

Topic Sentence (R-A)
The second significant element in Steibeck’s (Author’s last name) story “The Chrysanthemums” is irony.

STEP 2: Choose a specific quote from the story that demonstrates how the author is using your chosen literary element to portray a theme. This should be a sentence or Consecutive sentences (just a few) that you could physically point to in the story. Think of this as the “C” step of the RACE method.

Type your specific quote(s) below. Be sure to use quotation marks!
Page # Quote
315 I wish you’d work out in the orchard and raise some apples that big. Her eyes sharpened “ Maybe I could do it,too.”

STEP 3: Explain how your quote a.) is a significant use of your chosen literary element and B.) how it portrays the “Big Idea” / theme you chose. Think of this as the “E” step of the RACE method.

A. Why is your chosen quote a significant use of the literary element? What observations can you make about this quote?
tHIS QUOTE SHOWS THAT EVEN THOUGH GROWING HER CHYSANTHEMUMS MAKE HER VERY HAPPY IT ALSO SADDENS HER THAT SHE IS NOT ABLE TO SPREAD THE JOY OF HER SKILL
B. How does the author use this quote to convey the theme?
Women do not work in the crops with the men and even though Elisa talent could help women just don’t work in the crops with the men.

STEP 4: Choose another specific quote from the story that demonstrates how the author is using your chosen literary element to portray a theme. This should be a sentence or Consecutive sentences (just a few) that you could physically point to in the story. Think of this as the “C” step of the RACE method.

Type your specific quote(s) below. Be sure to use quotation marks AND THE PAGE NUMBER!
Page # Quote
324 “ iT WILL BE ENOUGH IF WE CAN HAVE WINE.” iT WILL BE PLENTY.”

STEP 5: Explain why your second quote a.) is a significant use of your chosen literary element and B.) how it portrays the “Big Idea” / theme you chose. Think of this as the “E” step of the RACE method.

A. Why is your chosen quote a significant use of the literary element? What observations can you make about this quote?
This quote shows that Elisa was just fine with just having wine instead of going to the fights. The author made it sound like she usually does not have wine and when ask for wine she was stepping out of her comfort zone
B. How does the author use this quote to convey the theme?
This shows that Elisa was trying to be more masculine by maybe wanting to attend the fights but as she asked more about them she realized she was more feminie than she wanted to be

Synthesis Paragraph

Think about why this story should matter to high school students in today’s society. Is the theme you’ve written about in this essay still relevant today? Has the author presented it in a way that current students can relate to? Are there modern day examples of this theme in our society?

Step 1: Organize your thoughts.

Why should this story matter to high school students today?
This story shows not to underestimate women and there shouldn’t be stereotypes. It also shows that its okay to be feminie and to be interested in other things than what the stereotypes say we should be interested in.

In what ways is the theme relevant today? What examples of this theme are present in modern society?
tHIS IS RELEVANT TODAY BECAUSE THERE ARE PEOPLE THAT STILL STRUGGLE WITH THE EQUALTIY. Women dont play football would be an example which is not ture and there are alot of women interested in football and now allowed to play on teams

Step 2: Write your paragraph!

Topic Sentence
Finding Eqautlity and Happiness within ourselves
Theme Reflection/Relevance
Banishment of gender stereotypes
Concluding sentence (Summarize your thoughts)
As a result of Elisa trying to be more masculine and showing she can do what men do she finds herself with less happiness and more frustration