So I haven't actually started writing my Kite Runner essay, but I've been planning out my thoughts through an evidence plan. Mr. Allen helped me come up with my thesis, which is: Memories from the past negatively shape the characters' lives because they need to be resolved. As I was working through my evidence plan, I searched the book for key passages that supported my thesis. I think my thought process was especially effective because I depended on my post-it notes, which contained reactions I had while I was reading. These thoughts further strengthened my thesis.
I was surprised by how well I seemed to subconsciously form a structure for my essay. I've just found four pieces of strong evidence and explained how they connect to my argument, but already, the format of my paper has started taking shape, since each piece of evidence makes a different point relating back to my thesis, which is something we discussed in class.
To improve my thought process, I think I should plan out what I'm trying to express before I select my evidence. It almost seemed like a coincidence that all the evidence I found both supported the thesis and introduced a new idea or perspective. So, I was lucky, but next time I might not be so successful with such a random, spontaneous approach.
I'm excited to start working on this essay. My thesis seems to address several of the crucial themes of the novel: time, memory, and resolution. This pertinence makes me eager to see what signifance I can draw from the story through writing my first English essay this year.
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