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Why Write a Researched Literary Analysis Paper? Read critically Think analytically (analysis vs. evaluation)

Why Write a Researched Literary Analysis Paper? Read critically Think analytically (analysis vs. evaluation) Research competently Focus writing logically Integrate effectively Revise methodically

What does “Researched Literary Analysis” look like? ___________________ Summary of Herzog by Saul Bellow

What does “Researched Literary Analysis” look like? ___________________ Summary of Herzog by Saul Bellow A sample student essay v The Intro, Body Paragraphs, Topic Sentences and Conclusion v Observations? v Questions? v Concerns? The Rubric

The Researched Literary Analysis Paper Step 1: Read and Annotate Primary Text Step 2:

The Researched Literary Analysis Paper Step 1: Read and Annotate Primary Text Step 2: Journal Response – Thesis Thinking Step 3: Preliminary Bibliography Step 4: Working Thesis Step 4: Research Cards or Note pages Step 5: Working Outline Step 6: Research and Revisit Step 7: Rough Drafts and Revisions

Step 1: Read and Annotate Primary Text Emerging patterns Style Setting Questions

Step 1: Read and Annotate Primary Text Emerging patterns Style Setting Questions

Step 2: Journal Response – Thesis Thinking Explore the initial response questions to help

Step 2: Journal Response – Thesis Thinking Explore the initial response questions to help determine what a logical thesis might be. 1. What element(s) or aspect(s) of this work might a casual reader misinterpret? 2. What interesting paradox(es), contradiction(s), or tension(s) do you see in this text? 3. What seemingly minor, insignificant, easily ignored element(s) or aspect(s) of this text might in fact have major significance? 4. Possible themes

Step 3: Preliminary Bibliography Collect reputable resources Review sources for usefulness Properly document sources

Step 3: Preliminary Bibliography Collect reputable resources Review sources for usefulness Properly document sources for easy citation Review primary text keeping new insights in mind

Step 4: Working Thesis Provide focus for research Revise as research and analysis develop

Step 4: Working Thesis Provide focus for research Revise as research and analysis develop Perfect throughout the process What the author did Norton’s Lit. Web on Thesis Statements What the author accomplished

Step 5: Research Create research cards or note pages Keep track of where everything

Step 5: Research Create research cards or note pages Keep track of where everything came from Categorize each piece of information Provide your own context or analysis, including quotations from primary text Consider need for different resources Revise and supplement outline

Step 6: Working Outline Consider what is to be proven – thesis Develop a

Step 6: Working Outline Consider what is to be proven – thesis Develop a course of action for proving it Each roman numeral builds upon the previous Establish awareness and space for primary and secondary sources

Note how the final roman numeral of the outline arrives at thesis directly

Note how the final roman numeral of the outline arrives at thesis directly

Step 7: Rough Draft and Revise Introduction Organization and Support Personal Edit Peer Edit

Step 7: Rough Draft and Revise Introduction Organization and Support Personal Edit Peer Edit

The Final Product A complete and balanced literary criticism paper The rubric

The Final Product A complete and balanced literary criticism paper The rubric

Literary Criticism Paper Schedule Mon Tues 2/6/2012 Sample Lit Crit Paper and Process Viewed

Literary Criticism Paper Schedule Mon Tues 2/6/2012 Sample Lit Crit Paper and Process Viewed Journal Responses and Novels Due -Source Collection - Annotation - Historical Context, 2/7/2012 Author History, Genre Research Wed LMC -Source Collection - Annotation - Criticism 2/8/2012 that interests you Thur LMC - Source Collection - Annotation - Criticism 2/9/2012 that interests you Fri 2/10/2012 Vocab #9 Test

Week 2 Mon Working Bibliography Due - 8 Sources + Primary 2/13/2012 Source -

Week 2 Mon Working Bibliography Due - 8 Sources + Primary 2/13/2012 Source - Thesis Writing Lesson Tues 2/14/2012 1 st Working Thesis Deadline - Annotate Sources Wed 2/15/2012 10 Notecards Due Thur 2/16/2012 Vocab #1 -9 Test Fri 2/17/2012 OFF

Week 3 Mon 2/20/2012 OFF Tues 2/21/2012 50 Notecards Due - Outlining Lesson Wed

Week 3 Mon 2/20/2012 OFF Tues 2/21/2012 50 Notecards Due - Outlining Lesson Wed 2/22/2012 Lib Lab 2 - Outlining Thur 2/23/2012 Lib Lab 2 - Outlining Fri 2/24/2012 TBA

Week 4 Mon 2/27/2012 Lab 2 - Outlines Due - Intro Writing Lesson Tues

Week 4 Mon 2/27/2012 Lab 2 - Outlines Due - Intro Writing Lesson Tues 2/28/2012 Lab - Intro Writing Wed 2/29/2012 TBA Thur 3/1/2012 Lab 2 - Introductions Due - Rough Drafting Fri 3/2/2012 Lab 2 - Rough Drafting

Week 5 Mon 3/5/2012 Tues 3/6/2012 LMC- Rough Drafting Wed 3/7/2012 Rough Draft #1

Week 5 Mon 3/5/2012 Tues 3/6/2012 LMC- Rough Drafting Wed 3/7/2012 Rough Draft #1 Due - Personal Editing Thur 3/8/2012 Fri 3/9/2012

Week 6 Mon 3/12/2012 Revising Tue 3/13/2012 PSSA Testing Wed 3/14/2012 PSSA Testing Thu

Week 6 Mon 3/12/2012 Revising Tue 3/13/2012 PSSA Testing Wed 3/14/2012 PSSA Testing Thu 3/15/2012 PSSA Testing Fri 3/16/2012 Rough Draft #2 Due - 20 points - Peer Edit

Week 7 Mon 3/19/2012 Peer Editing Continued Tue 3/20/2012 Final in class Feedback and

Week 7 Mon 3/19/2012 Peer Editing Continued Tue 3/20/2012 Final in class Feedback and Revisions Wed 3/21/2012 Final in class Feedback and Revisions Thu 3/22/2012 Fri 3/23/2012 Procrastinators Begin Stressing Sat 3/24/2012 Sun 3/25/2012 Mon Final Copies Due - 100 points / 25% of 3 rd Marking 3/26/2012 Period Grade