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You are to going to be writing a literary analysis paper regarding the theme of your song. You are required to
discuss how the author uses poetic devices to discuss the authors message. In case you have lost your notes or
your old notes are looking a litlte beat up here are some reminders.
I.
Introduction Paragraph
A.
Attention Grabber
1. Suggestions
Quote
B.
Start on
the other
side
Paraphrase
Statement of
importnace
Little known
true fact or
statistic
Comparison
Challenge a
societal
belief
Question
Anecdote
(connected
to the topic)
Definition
Background
1. Background means a brief summary of the work to give your reader context. The novel _____ is about
_______.The background should not be more than three sentences.
C.
Overall Claim/Thesis
1. (Your thesis should have the authors name, the title of the work, a theme statement, and three literary devices
you will be discussing in your paper.)
2. Example of a thesis statement: In Bob Kanes Batman: Under the Red Hood, he discusses how
suffering can change morality by using indirect characterization, situational irony, and suspense.
3. Hint: This should all be ONE SENTENCE
4. Hint remember the literary devices
5. Hint: Theme statements: A theme statement is usually a topic from the text plus the
consequence/result/affect/truth according to the text
II.
III.
Love
can lead to
pain.
Suffering
can lead to
Teamwork
can lead to
Learning Targets
I can write an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and sufficient evidence.
I can produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
I can use the writing process to focus on what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
I can select evidence from literary informational texts to support analysis, reflection and research.
I can adjust my writing practices for different timeframes, tasks, purposes and audiences.
Standards:
ELAGSE9-10W1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient
evidence.
a. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear
relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
b. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a
manner that anticipates the audiences knowledge level and concerns.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and
reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims.
d. Establish and maintain an appropriate style and objective tone.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
ELAGSE9-10W4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and
audience.
ELAGSE9-10W5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on
addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
ELAGSE9-10W9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
a. Apply grades 910 Reading Standards to literature and nonfiction
ELAGSE9-10W10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or
a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Transitions
So
you
have
successfully
written
a
introduction
paragraph
and
a
body
paragraph
for
your
essay.
High-five!
If
you
havent,
what
are
you
waiting
for?
Pay
attention
to
this,
but
make
sure
to
do
that
other
stuff
first.
Before
you
move
on
from
one
paragraph
to
the
next
use
Transition
Words
and
phrases
Transition
Words
and
Phrases
--
a
work
or
phrase
that
smoothly
connects
two
topics
or
sections
to
each
other.
moreover
because
besides that
in the same way
point in fact
specifically
but
yet
nevertheless
on the contrary
obviously
of course
to be sure
true
undoubtedly
unquestionably
generally speaking
in general
at this level
in this situation
lastly
To signal conclusion:
in conclusion
in final consideration
indeed
therefore
this
hence
in final analysis
in other words
Sequence or time
after
afterwards
as soon as
at first
before
before long
finally
at last
later
meanwhile
next
soon
Now eventually youll need to address the Counter Argument so you dont sound
biased and subjective