GRAPHIC ORGANIZER, Infinite Country

What might be an intriguing HOOK for this essay?
What summary material from the novel will you include?
What question will you ask to arrive at your thesis?
THESIS: What is your overall stance on the memoir based on the elements of fiction—character,
theme, symbol, setting, and so on (3-4 of these) that you present? Why are they important
overall? In other words, why does Engel select them and why do you want to emphasize them?
PIE #1:
What’s the first THEME (or character or symbol or setting) you want to explore from Engel and
why is it significant in your mind?
What quotes, paraphrases or other evidence will you use to back this up? (2-3 pieces of “I”)
Why is the “I” important? Explain how your support backs up your “I.” What do certain words or
phrases suggest? What is all the “I” overall implying?