Do Now: Make sure that you have chosen which Critical Lens you will be working on this week. Will you be agreeing or disagreeing with the quote? What are the two works you will be using?

Critical Lens – the quote through which you will analyze literature 2 Works of Literature must be discussed Literature includes anything you have read. Your best bet is to choose novels and plays you have read in class. You may choose to agree or disagree with the quote. Review:

1. "…the strongest man upon earth is he who stands most alone.” —Henrik Ibsen 2. “Greatness lies not in being strong, but in the right using of strength….” —Henry Ward Beecher 3. “Fear always springs from ignorance.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson 4. “…it is the human lot to try and fail...” —David Mamet Critical Lens

The quote means…This quote states…The quote asserts…The quote presents the idea… Interpretations

Literary Work 1 Ex: Literary Work 2 Ex: 2 Works - Examples

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