Create opening paragraph and thesis statement from Frankenstein volume three , elephant man movie and this source Bogdan, Robert, and Steven J. Taylor. "Relationships with Severely Disabled People: The Social Construction of Humanness." Social Problems, vol. 36, no. 2, 1989, pp. 135-48. JSTOR, https://doi.org/10.2307/800804. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024. First Step: Gather the following so you can create the opening paragraphs and thesis statement for this assignment and the, outline for your next assignment. o Your reflection on volume three along with any comments from peers. o Photos of annotated pages from Discussions. You might end up using the quotes and reflections in your essay. o Reflection of The Elephant Man. o Photos of specific scenes from Discussions. You might end up doing in depth analysis of at least one or two of these. o Notes from secondary sources from the assignment. Step Two: Drafting the Thesis Statement My recommendation is to begin first by drafting a thesis statement. Doing so will give you a sense of direction for your essay. The thesis statement should present a contestable argument about the meaning of the book and its relation to the movie. The thesis statement can take the form of one or a combination of the following: Results thesis statement - The author and film director share this viewpoint about the workings of the world...One thing has happened as a result of a particular action.. - Because do this has happened, this is the result ... - When humans behave this way, this is the result ... Comparison and contrast statements - While the movie depicts this...., it is the book that excels in such a depiction because... Even though statements: - Something appears to be this way, but the reality is much different. Director's and or writer's arguments - The director is trying to suggest that....while the author is trying to suggest that... The thesis statement presents a surprising and unique point of view. Take a look at your discussions. Step Three: Draft the Attention Getter or First Opening Paragraph Once you have decided on a thesis statement, think of the best way to grab your readers' attentions, create the proper context and forcefully state your argument at the end of your opening paragraph or paragraphs. Does the opening paragraph grab the reader's attention and set up expectations for the rest of the essay? Is it inspired by the main idea or thesis statement? The attention getter can be a scene from the movie or book. It can stress one or more of the following: Conflict Tension Humanity of characters. Inspire readers to care about the characters and tough challenges they face