Kim’s Convenience Literary Exploration Outline
Topic: What is your opinion of the significance of family pressure and dealing with our limitations and failures?
Below, write your controlling idea / thesis statement (aka: what your opinion is on the topic):
I believe it is important for parents to have high expectations and pressure for their children because
Tip! Follow this format to write your controlling idea:
In my opinion, family pressure when accepting/rejecting our limitations and failures is important/unimportant because_____________________________________.
You will be discussing Kim’s Convenience. Choose a character you would like to focus on and think is applicable to the question and brainstorm any traits/moments in the play that are applicable to the topic.
Below is an outline for a literary exploration. Fill in the sections to help you think about how you would go about writing something like this.
Introductory Paragraph
Hook (sentence, quote, or question that is relevant to the topic):
Controlling Idea / Thesis Statement (already wrote it above):
Body Paragraph One:
Topic Sentence (open with a sentence about how the character you are using relates to the controlling idea):
Sentence Two (put in a specific example from the text about when the character dealt with an experience that connects to the controlling idea)
Final thoughts (how does this example CONNECT/PROVE your controlling idea):
Body Paragraph Two:
Topic Sentence (open with a sentence about how you are similar /relate to the character you have chosen):
Sentence Two (put in a specific example from your life about when you dealt with an experience that connects to the controlling idea)
Final thoughts (how does this example CONNECT/PROVE your controlling idea):
Kim’s Convenience Literary Exploration: Family Pressure and Dealing with Limitations and Failures
Thesis Statement:
In my opinion, family pressure when accepting/rejecting our limitations and failures is important because it can serve as a driving force for personal growth and development.
Introductory Paragraph
Hook: "Family expectations and pressures can shape our paths in ways we never imagined."
Controlling Idea / Thesis Statement: In my opinion, family pressure when accepting/rejecting our limitations and failures is important because it can serve as a driving force for personal growth and development.
Body Paragraph One:
Topic Sentence: Through the character of Janet in Kim’s Convenience, we see the impact of parental expectations on an individual's journey.
Sentence Two: In one episode, Janet struggles with her art project, feeling the pressure to excel due to her mother's high expectations. Despite initial setbacks, she pushes through and creates a piece that exceeds her own expectations.
Final thoughts: This example highlights how family pressure can push individuals to go beyond their perceived limitations and achieve success they may not have thought possible.
Body Paragraph Two:
Topic Sentence: Similarly, in my own life, I have experienced the weight of family expectations and how they have influenced my decisions and actions.
Sentence Two: When I was in high school, I faced immense pressure from my parents to excel academically. Despite feeling overwhelmed at times, I used this pressure as motivation to work harder and eventually achieved academic success.
Final thoughts: This personal experience demonstrates how family pressure, though challenging, can instill a sense of determination and drive to overcome obstacles and reach new heights.
By exploring the theme of family pressure and its impact on dealing with limitations and failures through the character of Janet in Kim’s Convenience and reflecting on personal experiences, it becomes evident that such pressure can serve as a catalyst for growth and achievement. Embracing rather than resenting family expectations can lead individuals to discover their true potential and strive for excellence in the face of adversity.