Aim: How do we create a chart to organize our thoughts for the Critical Lens essay? Do Now: Answer the following: How does Tsotsi gain redemption?

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

Quote Thesis Body 1 Body 2 Body 3

“The beginning of atonement is the sense of its necessity.” - Lord Byron ThesisTsotsi A Raisin in the Sun Literary Elements

Critical Lens Essay IntroductionBody 1 – Work 1Body 2 – Work 2Body 3 – Literary ElementsConclusion

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 elements & 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