Defunctional Printer!

Ugh! My printer isn't working, so I'm posting my outline revision here. The format is going to be all wonky. I'm going to try and also print it out at school, but libraries are closed, so we'll see how that goes.

Justin Kim

Mrs. Wecker

IB Junior English

14 September 2009

Outline for Stalking Assignment

I)Introduction

A)Attention getter: Studies and research today shows that much of the country's population suffers from psychological disorders. Whereas many adults do not show outward signs, many children do. However, a large portion of these cases can be traced to difficult childhood experiences instead of neurological disorders.

B)Thesis: Although the Asian boy shows many outward signs of social acceptance, he is revealed, through his excessive gesticulation during speaking, insecure body language, and reactions to others, to be having difficulties fitting into a social life.

II)Body

A)Topic 1: Excessive gestures during speaking

1. The boy hesitates to speak, but when he does speak, a subtle effort to compensate for his general lack of participation is noticed.

a)He puts in the least amount of effort in the games as the other boys, almost always intentionally. This shows a “why care when it won't work” attitude

2. Along with the gestures is a loud voice.

a)Makes it seem like he is putting forward a picture he wishes others to see

B)Topic 2: Insecure body language

1. He is always standing a little farther away from everyone than anyone else is.

a)Shows an unwillingness to be “with the group” because he is ALWAYS standing farther away.

b)Shows his inability to become part of the group

2. He holds his wrists and hands at a locked position

a)Holding any body part at a locked position is a sign of discomfort, either physically or mentally. This one just happens to be a physical manifestation of his discomfort in being in an open setting with people who can judge him.

3. He crosses his arms often.

a)His crossed arms create a barrier between him and the rest of the world, allowing him to view the ongoing events with a self-perceived feeling of immunity to the events.

4. He shrugs his shoulders a lot.

a)This deflects attention from him, showing an unwillingness to cooperate or give information.

C)Topic 3: Reactions to others

1. Always the last to participate.

a) Shows he is indifferent to a win or a loss, but he still wishes to play.

2. When someone asks him to do something, he does it without question.

a) The boy's reactions to the other boys' efforts to include him in their games or activities show, paradoxically, a want and a distaste to be included.

III)Conclusion

A)Restate introduction with thesis:A simple observation of a child's behavior can reveal that he is experiencing trouble in life, and that his or her insecurities are nothing more than unresolved problems within the child's life. The boy's ineptness at fitting into a social life is apparent through his body language, speech gestures, and outward reactions to his surroundings.