1. Text-Analysis Response

2. STEPS Read the text provided
Identify a central idea in the text (main idea/theme)
Analyze HOW the author’s use of ONE writing strategy (literary element or technique) develops this central idea
Write a well-developed, text-based response of two to three paragraphs
Use strong evidence (quotations) from the text to support your analysis
STEPS

3. Literary Elements & Techniques
Theme
Characterization
Figurative language
Imagery
Symbolism
Foreshadowing
Point of view
Repetition
Conflict
Setting
Tone
And so much more…

4. For each paragraph:
highlight and annotate important points/literary elements.
write the main idea in the margin.
For the entire passage:
The central idea of this passage is__________________________.
A writing strategy the author uses to convey this idea is________.
Select textual evidence to support the central idea.