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Literary Analysis How To: Chunked Lesson Rapert Eng. 9 Application for any novel

Introductions • The goal of an introduction in an essay is to • 1. INVITE the reader to read the essay. Make is interesting somehow, capture her attention. • Ideas to try: • One word openers (an emotion or concept, such as “Death. The fear that all humans possess. ”) • Historical context (such as, “The horror of WWII inspired many writers to try to capture the loss and despair…”) • Fact or statistic • An intriguing question (such as, “Why does terror so fascinate us? ”) • A quotation, as long as it is properly introduced, “Author Stephen King once said that Disney films and fairytales were the “most violent and terrifying stories” ever told. ”) • Rephrasing the question DO NOT WRITE: This essay is about…Have you ever read …. I am going to …!!!

Introduction How To • Introduce the novel and author in a general way (ex. Written in 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel, The Great Gatsby reflects the turmoil of a changing nation. ) • Next give a brief 1 to 2 sentence summary of the novel (think of the summaries given for films) • Finally, deliver your thesis statement, which identifies theme and the element • THESIS IS THE SPINE OF THE ENTIRE ESSAY—ALL POINTS PROVE YOUR THESIS • Ex: Fitzgerald highlights the cruel elusiveness of the American dream through the novel’s settings, particularly in characters’ houses. Now, you try

TIQE/AP Paragraph Structure • T: Topic Sentence: Acts as a mini thesis statement, for this indicates the focus of the paragraph clearly. • I: Introduce evidence (text quote/example) by setting up context so reader understands the evidence. (1 -2 sentences) • Q: Quote Evidence: Provide direct text evidence to back up your claim. (1 sentence with page number citation in parenthesis) • E/A: Explain/Analyze the significance of this evidence and how it backs up your claim. This section should fully develop your point. (3 -5 sentences) • P: Proof of Thesis: Now, you close you paragraph by returning back to the essay thesis, and remind the reader of your overall argument. (1 sentence)

Body Paragraph – Step 1 Topic Sentence: This is your FIRST POINT/CHARACTER TRAIT/SETTING/CONFLICT and will be what your first paragraph is about! *Note: I will refer to Of Mice and Men as example For example: The importance of friendship to stop loneliness can be seen through George’s actions.

Body Paragraph – Step 2 • Example: this should be an example that matches the main point/character trait/setting/conflict. • George’s actions = action for an example • The importance of friendship to stop loneliness can be seen through George’s actions. • Example: George helps Lennie escape Weed. • Be sure your example is very specific!!

Body Paragraph – Step 3 Explain the example: tell how it shows proves the THEME. The importance of friendship to stop loneliness can be seen through George’s actions. George helps Lennie escape Weed. George could have left Lennie alone, but he runs away with him. He runs away with him because he doesn’t want Lennie to get caught. He doesn’t want Lennie to get caught because he doesn’t want to be lonely and because he is being a good friend.

Let’s put it together: The importance of friendship to stop loneliness can be seen through George’s actions. George helps Lennie escape Weed. George could have left Lennie alone, but he runs away with him. He runs away with him because he doesn’t want Lennie to get caught. He doesn’t want Lennie to get caught because he doesn’t want to be lonely and because he is being a good friend.

What are we missing? • SET-UP: We need to help the reader understand the example (this is idea development) A reader might ask: Why did Lennie have to escape Weed? How could we “set-up” our example?

Example set-up George takes care of Lennie because Lennie does not know how strong he is. He likes to touch soft things. He touched a girls dress and scared her. The townspeople went looking for Lennie to kill him. George helps Lennie escape Weed.

Now let’s look: The importance of friendship to stop loneliness can be seen through George’s actions. George takes care of Lennie because Lennie does not know how strong he is. He likes to touch soft things. He touched a girls dress and scared her. The townspeople went looking for Lennie to kill him. George helps Lennie escape Weed. George could have left Lennie alone, but he runs away with him. He runs away with him because he doesn’t want Lennie to get caught. He doesn’t want Lennie to get caught because he doesn’t want to be lonely and because he is being a good friend.

Next body paragraphs • Repeat process 2 more times for further points • Each point is its own paragraph

The Conclusion: 4 things to do: 1. Restate your thesis in a NEW way • Use different words to say the same thing! What I had originally: The importance of friendship to help prevent loneliness is best seen through George’s actions, looks, and words. • • How I can word in a new way: • Loneliness is a hard way to live life which makes true friendships very important. • Now you try!

Restate your EVIDENCE in a NEW way: Different words to say the same thing! • In Paragraph: George helps Lennie escape weed so he won’t be lonely. • New way: George knows how lonely he would be with Lennie so he helps protect him from getting lynched when they leave Weed. • Now you try!

End with the universal importance • Can you say something original and insightful about a lesson learned from the novel? • For example: • Through George we learn that friendship requires great courage. • **The goal of the conclusion is to provide closure AND cause the reader to contemplate your point.

CHECK FOR COHERENCY • READ THESIS STATEMENT, ALL TOPIC SENTENCES, AND CONCLUSION THESIS RESTATE ONLY. • DO THEY MESH TOGETHER AS A LUID AND COMPREHENSIVE PARAGRAPH SUMMARY OF THE ESSAY? • IF YES, FANTASTIC. EDIT AND SUBMIT. • IF NO, …YOU HAVE WORK TO DO. REWORK ONE OR ALL AND REORGANIZE THE ESSAY. • THEN EDIT CAREFULLY AND SUBMIT.