1. Learning target I will identify and explain the purpose of the key parts of a critical analysis essay.

2. Vocabulary TermDefinition TaskWhat you must respond to in writing Primary ClaimThe statement that must be able to be argued and must require defense through evidence; a thesis statement is the writer’s main claim Secondary Claim One of three statements you make to support your primary claim EvidenceAn example from the text to support your claim ReasonYour explanation of how your evidence/example proves your claim; must be based on more than personal preferences or opinions—demand evidence, information, and logic

3. Analyze the task/prompt Based on your reading of The Sword in the Stone, by T.H. White, explain the personality of Kay. Explain the personality of Kay.

4. Primary claim Includes title and author, and addresses the task/prompt. In The Sword in the Stone, by T. H. White, the author illustrates Kay’s personality.

5. Three supports One paragraph of analysis requires three supports. Each support includes: Secondary claim Specific evidence/example from the text and Reason/analysis

6. Think aloud How do you generate ideas for claims? How do you come up with evidence?

7. First Support One important aspect of Kay’s personality is that he seeks leadership. Provide evidence of how this character trait is displayed; include specific evidence. In the book, Wart suggests hawking with Cully, but Kay insists on carrying Cully.

8. Provide Specific Evidence For instance, Wart is feeling adventurous and suggests taking Cully out hawking. At first, Kay is against the idea because... When Wart convinces Kay to go along, Kay insists that he be the one to… Use Transitions!

9. Transitions Usage: clarify, introduce example, explain Placement: not always at the beginning of the sentence One important aspect Although Consequently As a result Because of For example For instance Moreover Furthermore Another significant… Similarly …leads to….

10. Give the Reason White illustrates that Kay seeks opportunities to be a leader. He does not want Wart to be the one to hold the goshawk or initiate another quality solution. White portrays Kay as one who needs to be the center of attention. Give a reason why or how your evidence supports your claim.

11. Second support Choose something other than the need for leadership Jealous / Emotional / Passionate / Kind Provide two or three sentences explaining the next idea Provide evidence from text Give a reason—analyze that example

12. Third support Choose a third idea from the original list Jealous / Emotional / Passionate / Kind Provide two or three sentences explaining this idea Provide evidence from text Give a reason—analyze that example

13. Concluding statement Wrap up the paragraph No new ideas Relate to the opening sentence! But does not repeat the primary claim. The various traits of Kay’s personality are clearly illustrated throughout the text.

14. Organization within supports Place the following pieces of a support in the correct order: Evidence Reasoning Secondary claim

15. Organization You should sandwich your evidence with your secondary claims and reasons—and these should always connect back to your primary claim Secondary claim Evidence Reason

16. Example #1 In The Sword in the Stone, by T. H. White, the author illustrates Kay’s personality. One important aspect of Kay’s personality is that he seeks leadership. Another aspect is that he is very passionate. The last part is that he can be very kind. For example, when they go hunting, Kay insists that he be the one to carry Cully. This shows leadership. Another example is when he gets angry that Cully flew away, showing his passion and temper. A final example is when Kay shows he’s happy that Wart is returned, which shows he can be kind. Poor Organization Doesn’t following claim- evidence-reason pattern.

17. Example #2 In The Sword in the Stone, by T. H. White, the author illustrates Kay’s personality. One important aspect of Kay’s personality is that he seeks leadership. For example, when they go hunting, Kay insists that he be the one to carry Cully. Another time is when Kay says they should fly Cully even though Wart is worried. A third time is when Kay loses Cully and decides that should go back. These all show that he’s a leader. Poor Analysis/Reason Gives secondary claim and lots of evidence, but doesn’t analyze it.

18. Example #3 In The Sword in the Stone, by T. H. White, the author illustrates Kay’s personality. One important aspect of Kay’s personality is that he seeks leadership. For instance, when Wart suggests they take Cully out hawking, Kay is against the idea. Wart convinces Kay to go along, Kay insists that he be the one to carry Cully. This shows he is a leader. Poor Analysis/Reason Gives secondary claim and evidence, and starts to explain it--but doesn’t fully analyze this.

19. Example #4 In The Sword in the Stone, by T. H. White, the author illustrates Kay’s personality. One important aspect of Kay’s personality is that he seeks leadership. For instance, Wart is feeling adventurous and suggests taking Cully out hawking. At first Kay is against the idea, because he thinks it is too wet for hunting rabbits and is happy that he “caught” Wart making a mistake. When Wart convinces Kay to go along, Kay insists that he be the one to carry Cully. White illustrates that Kay seeks opportunities to be a leader. He does not want Wart to be the one to hold the goshawk or initiate another good solution. White portrays Kay as one who needs to be the center of attention. A

20. Example #4 In The Sword in the Stone, by T. H. White, the author illustrates Kay’s personality. One important aspect of Kay’s personality is that he seeks leadership. For instance, Wart is feeling adventurous and suggests taking Cully out hawking. At first Kay is against the idea, because he thinks it is too wet for hunting rabbits and is happy that he “caught” Wart making a mistake. When Wart convinces Kay to go along, Kay insists that he be the one to carry Cully. White illustrates that Kay seeks opportunities to be a leader. He does not want Wart to be the one to hold the goshawk or initiate another good solution. White portrays Kay as one who needs to be the center of attention. Secondary Claim #1 Evidence #1 Analysis/ Reason #1 Primary Claim

21. Outline I. Primary Claim I. Secondary Claim #1 I. Evidence #1 II. Analysis/Reason #1 II. Secondary Claim #2 I. Evidence #2 II. Analysis/Reason #2 III. Secondary Claim #3 I. Evidence #3 II. Analysis/Reason #3 II. Concluding Statement

22. Exit Ticket How comfortable do you feel identifying and explaining the purpose and key parts of a critical analysis essay?