Aim: How can we use Tsotsi for the Regents? Do Now: Put your homework sentences on the board.

Title & GenreAuthor/Playwr ight CharactersSetting & Major Events Literary Elements A Raisin in the Sun Play Lorraine Hansberry Walter Lee Beneatha Mama Ruth Travis The Glass Menagerie Play Tennessee Williams Tom Laura Amanda Jim Tsotsi Novel Athol FugardTsotsi/David Butcher Aap Teacher Man Miriam Baby

Critical Lens “The beginning of atonement is the sense of its necessity.” - Lord Byron Redemption: the act of making something better or more acceptable Atonement: reparation of a wrong

1. Provide Quote 2. Provide an Interpretation 3. Agree or Disagree 4. Introduce 2 Works of Literature 5. Thesis Statement Remember to underline the titles of novels and plays and “quote” the titles of short stories and poems. “This quote means…” “The quote presents the idea…” “This quote means…” “The quote presents the idea…” Mention the names of characters to make your statement specific.

Body Paragraph Topic SentenceProvide ExampleExplain ExampleConnect to Quote

Body Paragraph Introduce and provide a short (1-2 sentence) summary of Work 1 Topic Sentence Provide and mention the moment from Work 1 that agrees with the quote. Provide Example Explain the moment/example to the fullest – provide all the necessary details. Explain Example Specifically explain how your example helps to prove the quote. Connect to Quote

A third Body Paragraph focusing on Literary Elements in also required. Remember… You can mention metaphor, symbolism, irony, foreshadow, and flashback in your Explain Example section. You should be incorporating literary elements in Body Paragraphs 1 and 2. You can mention characterization, theme, setting and conflict in your Topic Sentence section.