Essay Two Tree Diagram Informal Outline

Tree Diagram or Informal Outline of Essay Two: Use the informal outline worksheet and add a formal MLA style heading and header (Replace the name in the header with your last name). Write on this document. Use as much space as you need to list your points and organize your preliminary outline of essay two. Due Date: Tuesday, October 19 (Prepare for thesis analysis small discussion forum). Submit this document typed to the Informal Outline or Tree Diagram Submission Folder. Then, begin developing the essay in the formal outline. Informal Outline of Main Body of Essay: Planning Essay Two State the subtopics in the order you present them in your thesis; then, list four or more details to develop each subtopic paragraph and include at least one quote from the literary work to support each section of the body of your essay. Limit the quote to one speaker and one sentence unless the sentences are very short. Unlike essay one, in this essay you will argue an interpretation related to gender issues by comparing gender roles between males and females or the transformation of a character’s gender role, or the gender roles/ issues in two works. When using comparison and contrast writing strategies, you will decide whether to use a blocked style or point-by-point style. In other words, will you discuss one gender role and work in subtopic one and the other gender role or work in subtopic two, alternating between paragraphs or will you discuss both role and works in one paragraph side-by-side? When discussing two works, it may be more effective to discuss each work in separate paragraphs; whereas, when discussing one work, it may be more effective to discuss two roles point-by- point. Block versus Point-by-Point Structure: I recommend the point-by-point structure: select the four points of comparison and discuss each subject side-by-side in each paragraph. Limiting the number of topics in each paragraph would strengthen the argument. How would you limit the following examples of subtopics for an argumentative essay comparing gender issues in Trifles and Legally Blonde? Male dominance in Trifles (Mr. Peters and Mr. Hale) and Legally Blonde (Warner Huntington and Professor Callahan) Female resistance: Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Hale, and Mrs. Wright / Elle Woods, Brooke Windham and Paulette Bonafonte Male indifference: Mr. Wright / Professor Callahan Female solidarity: Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale / Elle Woods and Professor Stromwell In “The White Heron” a block structure might work better if you are comparing Sylvia’s compliance with gender norms to her transcendance over them; however, if you are comparing Sylvia’s gender role to the antagonist, the male ornithologist, a point-bypoint structure may be more effective I. Sylvia first gender role (introverted and obedient) or Sylvia versus the ornithologist (first role: shy and introverted versus aggressive and demanding) II. Sylvia’s limited role (manipulated and passive) or Sylvia versus the ornithologist’s second role (infatuated follower versus authoritative leader) III. Sylvia’s role reversal (investigative and curious) or Sylvia versus the ornithologist’s third gender role (independent exploration versus preconceived determinism) IV. Sylvia’s triumph over her gender role (empowered and self-reliant) or Sylvia versus the ornithologist’s fourth gender role (commitment to herself versus commitment to dominance) This outline is referred to as a tree diagram to emphasize how your ideas are growing and branching out from the foundation of your essay or the trunk and roots of your tree. These are your preliminary ideas and will be developed as you write your formal outline. Expository Paragraph Two Review the websites on the Readings and Resources page about Sarah Orne Jewett or Susan Glaspell and gender terms and rights. Find information about the historical period or the author’s background that you can relate to the short story or discuss a gender term or issue that you will develop in your essay. Use the expository paragraph II to introduce important concepts or terminology to prepare your audience for your argument and to demonstrate your expertise on the topic and enhance your ethical appeal. List the two websites that you have found most relevant to your topic and a quote or summary of the information you are considering for this paragraph: 1. 2. Thesis Sentence: State your narrowed topic, your claim or argumentative interpretation of the author’s purpose related to gender roles and indicate the four subtopics your paper will consider supporting this claim. Thesis Sentence: (Add your original tentative thesis here) What is the underlying purpose of your argument—why are you comparing and contrasting these two subjects? What will the comparison prove about gender roles or gender stereotypes? Begin with your narrowed topic, not the title(s) but your focus within the work(s); then, assert your arguable claim, and finally, list the four subtopics.