1. Lord of the Flies Literary Analysis

2. Conclusion Body Paragraphs Introduction

3. Note the Following Progression: Opening Line Opening Line Book Summary Book Summary Thesis Thesis

4. Pay attention to these areas: Opening with a famous quote? Introduce it. Opening with a famous quote? Introduce it. Book Summary - a few sentences. Assume that whomever is reading your analysis has already read the text. Book Summary - a few sentences. Assume that whomever is reading your analysis has already read the text. Body of Essay Topic Sentence – Do you have topic sentences that state a direction for the entire paragraph to follow AND provide a transition from the prior paragraph*? Topic Sentence – Do you have topic sentences that state a direction for the entire paragraph to follow AND provide a transition from the prior paragraph*?

5. Topic sentence 1 Transition+ Topic sentence 2 Transition+ Topic sentence 3 Evidence – Quotes and explanation Concluding sentence Evidence – Quotes and explanation Concluding sentence Evidence – Quotes and explanation Concluding sentence

6. Paragraph Hooks: Concluding sentences for paragraphs – Transitions at beginning of paragraphs, not at the end (paragraph hooks!) Concluding sentences for paragraphs – Transitions at beginning of paragraphs, not at the end (paragraph hooks!) For example: …the most obvious being making fire and building small huts. If only this way of order could last. (This paragraph is about Ralph) For example: …the most obvious being making fire and building small huts. If only this way of order could last. (This paragraph is about Ralph) Ralph’s emphasis on the fire and the construction of shelters provides a sharp contrast to Jack and his pleasure-seeking mindset. (This paragraph is about Jack)

7. Pay attention to these areas: Book Quotes (at least three) Book Quotes (at least three) Quote sandwich – context, quote, explanation (relevance to topic sentence and thesis) Quote sandwich – context, quote, explanation (relevance to topic sentence and thesis)

8. Referencing Authors Freud – Introduce in 1st usage by using full name. After introduction, use last name only. Freud – Introduce in 1st usage by using full name. After introduction, use last name only. Example: Sigmund Freud’s theory states that the mind is divided into three distinct parts: the id, the ego, and the superego. Freud also believed that…. Example: Sigmund Freud’s theory states that the mind is divided into three distinct parts: the id, the ego, and the superego. Freud also believed that….

9. Referencing Authors Critical Article quote in body – use same specifications (introduce author). Critical Article quote in body – use same specifications (introduce author). For example: In Anne Quinn’s analysis titled “Signs and Significance: The Power of Symbols in The Hurt Locker,” she states that the explosives that are fervently being defused in the movie also represent the volatility of the entire region. Quinn’s assertion also recognizes…. For example: In Anne Quinn’s analysis titled “Signs and Significance: The Power of Symbols in The Hurt Locker,” she states that the explosives that are fervently being defused in the movie also represent the volatility of the entire region. Quinn’s assertion also recognizes….

10. Conclusion Echo Echo thesis thesis Move to broader, more thematic ending Final sentence: Final sentence: Tie to opening sentence or leave with a POWERFUL concluding thought (something about your theme?)

11. A Few Final Reminders Use literary terms – Raise your diction! Use literary terms – Raise your diction! 3rd person P.O.V. (No I, my, me, you, your, you’re or WE) For example: In order to understand evil, you must understand Robert’s motivations. Now we’ll look at Piggy. DON’T DO THIS! 3rd person P.O.V. (No I, my, me, you, your, you’re or WE) For example: In order to understand evil, you must understand Robert’s motivations. Now we’ll look at Piggy. DON’T DO THIS! Literature is not dead! Don’t treat it as a thing of the past! Golding states… Literature is not dead! Don’t treat it as a thing of the past! Golding states… –BUT – don’t change the tense of quotes from characters

12. “THIS QUOTE SHOWS” At the second of Ralph’s meetings, Piggy states: “We got no fire on the mountain. But what’s wrong with a fire down here? A fire could be built on them rocks” (132). This quote shows that Piggy is the true source of intellect on the island. At the second of Ralph’s meetings, Piggy states: “We got no fire on the mountain. But what’s wrong with a fire down here? A fire could be built on them rocks” (132). This quote shows that Piggy is the true source of intellect on the island.

13. “THIS QUOTE SHOWS” At the second of Ralph’s meetings, Piggy states: “We got no fire on the mountain. But what’s wrong with a fire down here? A fire could be built on them rocks” (132). This suggestion clearly distinguishes Piggy as the source of intellect on the island, especially considering the solutions offered by the other boys. At the second of Ralph’s meetings, Piggy states: “We got no fire on the mountain. But what’s wrong with a fire down here? A fire could be built on them rocks” (132). This suggestion clearly distinguishes Piggy as the source of intellect on the island, especially considering the solutions offered by the other boys.