Writer’s Workshop Literary Analysis - Session #8

Goal: I can type a rough draft of my theme analysis using my essay organizer and anchor chart. When essayists sit down to write a draft, they draw upon everything they know about writing essays.

Important Parts of a Literary Analysis Background information on the text Author and title identification Claim (last sentence of introduction) Topic sentence to begin each body paragraph (gives a reason) Support with evidence (direct quotes and page numbers) Analysis of evidence (explain “how” it supports the claim) Transitions/transitional phrases between and within paragraphs Concluding sentences for each body paragraph Conclusion paragraph that restates a claim Offers a final thought Intro Paragraph Conclusion Paragraph Each Body Paragraph

Mini Lesson - Using Your Resources As You Draft As you type today, remember these resources. Refer to them as you draft! Parts of a Literary Analysis anchor chart The mentor text in your notebook (character analysis of Via) Your character analysis – notice what your teacher corrected and fix those mistakes in this theme analysis draft Transitions and Ways to Cite notes – in notebook A copy of the theme analysis rubric

Active Engagement – Look at the Rubric With your buddy, read through the rubric. Important Items Organization – organizing your paragraphs properly; your intro and conclusion match the points you are making in your body paragraph Elaboration – explaining “how” your evidence supports your claim Conventions – your evidence is spelled and punctuated correctly

Active Writing Time – Type Your Draft Using your essay organizer, type a rough draft of your introduction and body paragraph. Use your resources to make sure this literary analysis your best yet! Use the anchor chart, the example, and the rubric to write an “Over the Top” literary analysis. **Remember every sentence in a literary essay has a specific job and purpose!**

Mid-Workshop Moment – Your Conclusion Paragraph Should re-state your claim. Should offer some final insight. Example: In conclusion, “Thank You, M’am” teaches readers that when one isn’t quick to judge, they can have a large impact on someone’s life. Mrs. Jones could have immediately called the police, but instead she saw Roger needed some care and guidance. The world would be a better place if there were more people like Mrs. Jones to show care towards troubled children like Roger.

Share Read your partner’s essay. Note the things your partner did well and offer areas in which they can improve. Did you partner write a thematic claim that states a lesson? Is it the last sentence of the introduction? Did they write a topic sentence for the body paragraph? Did they include two pieces of evidence from the text to support their claim (the lesson learned)? Did they explain how their pieces of evidence support their claim? Can you find any transitions they used? Did they write a concluding sentence to wrap up the body paragraph? Does their conclusion paragraph re-state the thematic claim? Does it offer final insight?

Writer’s Workshop Homework Finish typing a rough draft of your theme analysis. On Thursday/Friday, you will need to have a PRINTED copy of your rough draft for class.