- Published: November 17, 2021
- Updated: November 17, 2021
- University / College: Cornell University
- Language: English
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The Kite Runner
Remember:
- an essay centers around a strong thesis statement (an opinion regarding a specific topic and at least three main developmental points to support your claim), if you do not make an argument and you relay unoriginal information that I am aware of by simply reading the text, your essay will receive a grade no higher than a “ C”
- use appropriate tone/word choice in your essay no first or second person
- no contractions
- no repetitive words/phrases/ideas
- use proper MLA format
- include a Works Cited
- you must use quotes from the text in each body paragraph
- staple all prewriting and rubric to the back of your final essay in class
- see rubric for additional details
Prompts:
- What role does religion play in the lives of Baba, Amir, and Assef, and in the novel as a whole?
- How does the author, Khaled Hosseini, use irony in the novel?
- How do Amir and Hassan represent the divisions in Afghan society, and how do these divisions affect the courses their lives take?
- How does the author use time as a narrative device in the novel?
- How do the political events that occur in Afghanistan shape the lives of Amir, Hassan, and Assef?
- In what ways does Amir seek redemption and why?
- How do the relationships between fathers and sons affect the events of the novel?
Rubric: If you include all of the items below you should have a solid essay!
Introduction Paragraph: Hook (Catch the reader’s attention – 1 sentence) Precis (short summary of the novel that includes the author, title, and main characters – 2 to 3 sentences) Thesis statement (2 to 3 sentences addressing the prompt and introducing what your entire essay is about – remember to give 3 examples) Body
Paragraph 1: Topic sentence (1 sentence that describes what this paragraph is about) TLQ, “ CD” (25). CM TLQ, “ CD” (25). CM Concluding Sentence (1 sentence that describes what this paragraph was about).
Body Paragraph 2: Topic sentence (1 sentence that describes what this paragraph is about) TLQ, “ CD” (25). CM TLQ, “ CD” (25). CM Concluding Sentence (1 sentence that describes what this paragraph was about) Body
Paragraph 3: Topic sentence (1 sentence that describes what this paragraph is about) TLQ, “ CD” (25). CM TLQ, “ CD” (25). CM Concluding Sentence (1 sentence that describes what this paragraph was about) Conclusion: Revisit the hook Restate the thesis statement Works Cited Page.