Literary Analysis Writing Mr. Garbera

Assignment Write a 5 paragraph essay in which you analyze the character of Odysseus. Identify three events in the story that Odysseus demonstrates heroic traits.

Paper Outline Hook 3-point thesis statement 3 body paragraphs Topic sentence (claim) Support (story quote or paraphrase) Connect support to claim Conclusion Restate thesis

Create an outline (before Writing) Organize your ideas I. A. A. B. b. C. II. Include: Transition in between ideas Where you will insert quotations for support

Write a Rough Draft Use your Outline to guide your writing.

Hook A question A hard hitting fact A quotation Images An anecdote A problem A contradiction/paradox An odd or ridiculous fact

3-point thesis Use because statement Odysseus is a hero because __________________, _____________________, and __________________ Ex. The main character is a hero because he does ________________ in the story of blank, he does ________________ in the story of blank, and he does ______________ when he does ___________________.

Body paragraphs Topic sentence Support Explanation of support Ex. Odysseus show __________________ in the story of blank.________________- Support On lines ____________ through ___________________ In the story of ___________________ When Odysseus says “_________________________” Explanation of support Your own words This quote/these lines mean ____________________________, which shows _________________________.

Embedding Quotations Usually not word for word Paraphrase Summarize Put story and page number in parenthesis after the quote and before the period. Ex. Odysseus does ________________ (Odyssey, 1011). If you are using word for word it needs to be in quotes. Ex. Odysseus says, “____________________”. Need to transition into quotes. We do not just place them out a nowhere. From the cyclops story………. In the quote from page _________............ When ______________ says ….....

Conclusion Restate thesis in different words. Tell an anecdote that illustrates your point Describer a key image Offer a quotations that expresses the essence of your argument Ask a rhetorical question

style Formal Use 4 types of sentences No personal pronouns No slang No contractions Use 4 types of sentences

transitions Use transitions in between sentences. Odysseus in ______________. However, he also is ____________________. Use transitions in between paragraphs. Although Odysseus is __________________, He is also ___________________.

Edit/ Revise Does your paper meet the assignment? Is your writing focused? Title Sentence structure Paragraph structure Word choice Typos

Read 3 times! It is more difficult to edit every aspect of your paper all at once.

1st reading check Check your main idea and purpose

2nd Reading Check Intro Thesis Focus Organization Completeness

3rd Reading Check Audience Style tone

Proofread Check for misspellings, punctuation use, and typos.

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