1. “Once Upon a Time” Research Paper: Outline & Virtual Notecards
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3. DIRECTIONS: Using this TEMPLATE Use this template to plan your paper
DIRECTIONS: Using this TEMPLATE Use this template to plan your paper. Part 1, “Subtopics,” needs to be completed in order. Part 2, The notecards can be created in whatever order you wish. Naturally, you will most likely want to have subtopics for use in creating the notecard sets. However, you may wish for now to compile your source material and go back later to assign subtopics. Part 3, “Thesis,” should be done last. This is not due until february 2nd. It is expected that you will change and rearrange before then. You may edit the look and design as well.
You may change background colors so that your note sets are color coded. (Right click and “format background”)

4. DIRECTIONS: Using this TEMPLATE Use this template to plan your paper
DIRECTIONS: Using this TEMPLATE Use this template to plan your paper. Part 1, “Subtopics,” needs to be completed in order. Part 2, The notecards can be created in whatever order you wish. Naturally, you will most likely want to have subtopics for use in creating the notecard sets. However, you may wish for now to compile your source material and go back later to assign subtopics. Part 3, “Thesis,” should be done last. This is not due until february 2nd. It is expected that you will change and rearrange before then. You may edit the look and design as well.
You can rearrange slides by dragging slides up and down the slide sorter.

5. DIRECTIONS: Using this TEMPLATE Use this template to plan your paper
DIRECTIONS: Using this TEMPLATE Use this template to plan your paper. Part 1, “Subtopics,” needs to be completed in order. Part 2, The notecards can be created in whatever order you wish. Naturally, you will most likely want to have subtopics for use in creating the notecard sets. However, you may wish for now to compile your source material and go back later to assign subtopics. Part 3, “Thesis,” should be done last. This is not due until february 2nd. It is expected that you will change and rearrange before then. You may edit the look and design as well.
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6. DIRECTIONS: Using this TEMPLATE Use this template to plan your paper
DIRECTIONS: Using this TEMPLATE Use this template to plan your paper. Part 1, “Subtopics,” needs to be completed in order. Part 2, The notecards can be created in whatever order you wish. Naturally, you will most likely want to have subtopics for use in creating the notecard sets. However, you may wish for now to compile your source material and go back later to assign subtopics. Part 3, “Thesis,” should be done last. This is not due until february 2nd. It is expected that you will change and rearrange before then. You may edit the look and design as well.
You may insert pictures and links you would like to include as part of your notes and research paper.

7. DIRECTIONS: Using this TEMPLATE Use this template to plan your paper
DIRECTIONS: Using this TEMPLATE Use this template to plan your paper. Part 1, “Subtopics,” needs to be completed in order. Part 2, The notecards can be created in whatever order you wish. Naturally, you will most likely want to have subtopics for use in creating the notecard sets. However, you may wish for now to compile your source material and go back later to assign subtopics. Part 3, “Thesis,” should be done last. This is not due until february 2nd. It is expected that you will change and rearrange before then. You may edit the look and design as well.
SAVING YOUR WORK: Once created, you should always save backups in your GClass Google Drive: 1. Log into Google Classroom. 2. Select “Drive” (top right app menu) 3. Select “New” then the option to UPLOAD a document. 4. Locate your document on the computer. You can download and work on any computer that has Powerpoint. Or, you may open in GClass as a Google Slides presentation and work online exclusively. This is your preference. Be careful about naming your versions so you don’t lose your main one. You will be submitting this to Google Classroom next week, Feb. 2nd /

8. Organizing your card sets
Card sets are organized by subtopic (or, they will be once you have decided what they are). For example… --Sample question: Why does Disney compromise the morals and values compared to the original? Subtopic= Morals and Values Therefore, CARD SET 1 would be your “morals and values” set, and contain whatever quotes from all sources you think you will use in your paper. This may include your primary sources, but MUST include minimum 10 secondary sources. You can add more if you wish.

9. Attention gifted students
GIFTED ONLY: As you are pulling quotes and making notes, be considering what “SCHOOL” of thought your reading falls into. Deconstruction? Feminism? Formalism? Marxism? Other?

10. OUTLINE: SUBTOPICS
As you write, don’t forget to use your literary terms. The more you use your language of literature in your writing, the more ideas you will have as you go!
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11. OUTLINE: SUBTOPICS
Brainstorm your subtopics: Write three questions your topic requires you to answer. Then, underline the key phrases in each question. For example, if one question happens to be “What similar symbolism is used in both variants of ‘The Gold Fish,’” then the key phrase would be similar symbolism because that’s the literary focus. 1. 2. 3.
Unsure if your questions are specific enough? Ask yourself if you have used the language of literature (Narrative structure … character … symbolism … historical background … gender roles … cultural norms … archetypes … imagery ...protagonist/antagonst … theme … irony … etc.)

12. OUTLINE: SUBTOPICS
Your subtopics: Use your questions to generate subtopics. What key phrases did you underline in your questions? Those are most likely your subtopics. Write them here, revising as needed for specificity. Subtopic 1: [insert descriptive phrase, such as “Symbolism of two variants” or “Classic versions vs. modern versions”]
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13. Notecard set 1
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14. notecards SET 1 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #1
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15. notecards SET 1 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #2
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16. notecards SET 1 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #3
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17. notecards SET 1 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #4
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18. notecards SET 1 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #5
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19. notecards SET 1 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #6
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20. notecards SET 1 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #7
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21. notecards SET 1 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #8
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22. notecards SET 1 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #9
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23. notecards SET 1 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #10
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24. Notecard set 2
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25. notecards SET 2 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #1
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26. notecards SET 2 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #2
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27. notecards SET 2 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #3
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28. notecards SET 2 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #4
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29. notecards SET 2 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #5
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30. notecards SET 2 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #6
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31. notecards SET 2 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #7
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32. notecards SET 2 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #8
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33. notecards SET 2 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #9
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34. notecards SET 2 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #10
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35. Notecard set 3
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36. notecards SET 3 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #1
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37. notecards SET 3 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #2
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38. notecards SET 3 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #3
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39. notecards SET 3 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #4
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40. notecards SET 3 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #5
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41. notecards SET 3 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #6
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42. notecards SET 3 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #7
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43. notecards SET 3 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #8
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44. notecards SET 3 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #9
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45. notecards SET 3 Subtopic: [insert phrase] #10
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46. Part 3: The Thesis
Thesis Statement: Once you have your subtopics and notes, use this space to brainstorm at least three (3) thesis statements that assert your position on your chosen topic. For this draft of your thesis, you must use one or more of the following templates. You may reword and adapt as needed.
Between the two variants of the fairy tale, the most significant differences are _______ and _________, which suggests_________.
Subtle differences between the variants imply that, over time, the protagonist’s/antagonist role shifted from ___________ to ____________, which suggests that ____________.
The symbolism behind these variants strongly suggests that the real subtext of ____________ can be explained as such: [Complete statement].
After comparing ____________ and ___________, one can conclude that this beloved tale is important because ____________.
A comparison of _________ and __________ reveals a __________ truth about this tale; [complete statement].
See “How to Write a Literary Analysis Essay”for examples of literary analysis writing and thesis statements.

47. GIFTED: What’s your school?
Directions: Create a new slide. Write a medium-long, formal paragraph explaining what “school” of criticism you believe your reading falls into (Marxism, Feminism, Deconstruction, etc…check your notes). Include evidence from your notes here as well as a discussion of what you believe has shaped your thinking. Why are you interested in this topic? Why do you approach this topic in the way you do?