Literary Analysis Mrs. Hagy

Standards Common Core Standard RL7.1- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly (plainly) as well as inferences (interpretations) drawn from the text. Common Core Standard W7.9- Write arguments that support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

Literary Analysis Paragraph 1: Opening Statement-State the title of the piece you are analyzing, the author and a brief sentence summary Restate the question/prompt, including your position, include the three key ideas which best support your position

Paragraph 2: (Key Idea) Reason #1 for why you took that stance (Evidence) Quote text Example (Interpretation) Explanation of Text Example (Evidence) Quote text Example (Interpretation) Explanation of Text Example (Connection) Connection

Paragraph 3: (Key Idea) Reason #2 for why you took that stance (Evidence) Quote text Example (Interpretation) Explanation of Text Example (Evidence) Quote text Example (Interpretation) Explanation of Text Example (Connection) Connection

Paragraph 4: (Key Idea) Reason #3 for why you took that stance (Evidence) Quote text Example (Interpretation) Explanation of Text Example (Evidence) Quote text Example (Interpretation) Explanation of Text Example (Connection) Connection

Paragraph 5: Closing Statement- Restate opening using different words. Remember to mention your three key ideas/reasons.

Before I Start: I have read the prompt at least 3 times and underlined the most important words. I am sure that my essay addresses the prompt and ANSWERS THE QUESTION. I have filled out my graphic organizer with the main points of my story

While I’m Writing: I re-read the prompt from time to time to make sure I’m answering the question. I check my graphic organizer to make sure I’m on track. My introduction uses words from the prompt and begins to answer the question Prompt: Is the American dream real (is it fact or fiction)?

Literary Analysis Guidelines Paragraph 1: Opening Statement-Restate the question, including your position, include three key ideas supporting your position Be sure to list the three key ideas that support your analysis of the text Paragraph 2: Key idea #1 (black) (Evidence) Quote a text Example as evidence (red) (Interpretation) Explanation of Text Example (green) (Evidence) Quote a text Example as evidence (red) (Interpretation) Explanation of Text Example (green) (Connection) Connection to text, self or world (blue) Paragraph 3: Key idea #2 (black) (Evidence) Quote a text Example as evidence (red) (Interpretation) Explanation of Text Example (green) (Evidence) Quote a text Example as evidence (red) (Interpretation) Explanation of Text Example (green) (Connection) Connection to text, self or world (blue) Paragraph 4: Key idea #3 (black) (Evidence) Quote a text Example as evidence (red) (Interpretation) Explanation of Text Example (green) (Evidence) Quote a text Example as evidence (red) (Interpretation) Explanation of Text Example (green) (Connection) Connection to text, self or world (blue) Paragraph 5: Closing Statement- Restate opening using different words Remember to mention your three points or reasons.

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