1. Use Biographical Approach to Analyze Literature

2. Anticipatory Set The past and current life of an author is reflected in their books.

3. Literary Response 8.3.7: Analyze work of literature, showing how it reflects the heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs of its author.

4. What is the biographical approach to Literature?  Analyzing an author’s life to better understand the influences it may have had on their writing style.

5. Cultural background, heritage and/or traditions Attitudes and beliefs Experience Historical analysis Mythological analysis

6. Cultural background, heritage, and traditions: For example: A writer who grew up in a Mexican-American community in Los Angeles could show the the problems and pleasures of Mexican- American teenagers growing up in a similar community with special Insight.

7. Attitudes and Beliefs: For example: Martin Luther King Jr. had very strong beliefs in racial equality between “ African- American ” and “ White ” citizens. He also favored peace and the use of non- violence to raise awareness. These beliefs can be heard in his public speeches.

8. Writer’s Experience: For example: Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) was a riverboat pilot. When he describes life on the Mississippi River in his novels, you know he is speaking from experience.

9. Literary Response & Analysis Journal Analysis Page: (RL 3.7) How does the work reflect the heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs of its author.

10. MU workbook pages