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Writing a Thesis Statement
Writing a Thesis Statement
Transition Words and Phrases.pdfTransition Words and Phrases
Transition Words and Phrases
Transition Words and Phrases single page list
Academic Phrase Bank from University of Manchester
Vocabulary for Writing Essays PDF from the University of Sydney
Using Text Evidence
Using Text Evidence
Embedding Quotes
Embedding Quotes
Suggested Ways to Introduce Quotations - webpage from Columbia College in Maryland - PDF version
Integrating Quotations into Sentences - webpage from Illinois Valley Community College
Embedded Quotes - handout from Bucks County Community College in Pennsylvania explains
how to "sandwich" a quote
when to use an ellipsis
when to use brackets
Signal Verbs List from The Writing Center at Purdue University
Signal Phrase Verb List from Claude J. Clark Learning Center of Plattsburgh State University
Signal Phrases PDF handout from George Mason University Writing Center | Signal Phrases webpage
Signal Phrases handout from Antioch University Writing Center
Signal Phrases handout from Blinn College
Signal Phrases webpage from St. Louis Community College
Quote Sandwich webpage from St. Louis Community College
Using Quotations from Literary Texts in Your Literary Analysis Papers - handout from The Writing Center at University of Wisconsin - Madison
Quotations in Literary Analysis - handout from Humble ISD
Tips on Citing a Poem in MLA Style - by By Jennifer Betts on Bibliography.com; includes an excellent image that diagrams how to cite lines of poetry
In-Text Citation (MLA 9) - from Penn State
MLA Format & Citation
MLA Format & Citation
MyBib Citation Generator
AP Literature Exam Free Response Questions
AP Literature Exam Free Response Questions
In "How to Approach AP® English Literature Free-Response Questions," the Albert team shares the following tips for preparing for the exam:
Practice writing literature interpretation essays using the free response prompts (we will do this several times throughout the year)
Focus on critical reading: this is why I hold you responsible for details in the text! If you skim through passages while studying, you will miss underlying themes and subtext which are important for understanding the novel, passage or poem.
Take notes as you read: study guides and dialectical journals provide helpful ideas for note-taking while you are reading
Carefully consider principal ideas
Explore the context
Read out loud
Reread when necessary
Use a dictionary, thesaurus, and encyclopedia while reading and writing: look up words and ideas that you don't know
Write, review and rewrite regularly
Writing a Critical Analysis Paper
Writing a Critical Analysis Paper
A Brief Guide to Writing the English Paper from Harvard College Writing Center
A Brief Guide to the Elements of the Academic Essay from Harvard Writing Center
Writing Critical Analysis Papers PDF guidelines from University of Washington
Critical Essay PDF guidelines from Nova Southeastern University
How to Write a Critical Analysis Essay from MasterClass
Arguments in an Essay on Literature from Purdue Online Writing Lab - provides tips for writing a literary criticism essay, including Creating a Thesis Statement, Establishing an Argument (Developing Strong Thesis Statements), Logic in Argumentative Writing, and a slideshow on Organizing Your Argument Presentation
Other Literary Criticism Writing Resources from Purdue OWL:
Poetry Explication from Arkansas State University
Literary Analysis
Literary Analysis
Writing a Literary Analysis Paper - from Germania Community College
Film Analysis
Film Analysis
Film Analysis - from The Writing Center at University of North Carolina
Line of Reasoning and Thesis - Hand Turkey
Line of Reasoning and Thesis - Hand Turkey
from Roy F. Smith, AP English Literature teacher at Round Rock High School in Texas (see also: blog post on Roy's website)
Literary Interpretation Writing Rubrics
Literary Interpretation Writing Rubrics
Teaching Literary Criticism
Teaching Literary Criticism
3.10 Introduction to Literary Criticism: Critical Lenses for Examining Literature
3.10 Introduction to Literary Criticism: Critical Lenses for Examining Literature
Thursday October 26
Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Use a dialectical journal format to manage text evidence and commentary related to character development, setting, significant events, conflict and a critical lens.
Identify and comment on patterns, themes and observations in 1984.
Choose a critical lens for examining literary elements and themes in 1984.
Brainstorm at least one question for examining 1984 through a critical lens.
Generate questions related to character development, character perspectives and motivations, significant events, and themes in 1984.
Write a 1-2 sentence thesis statement that addresses a question and presents a defensible interpretation of the novel.
Present and discuss your interpretation, including your claim, text evidence and commentary.
Agenda Items
Agenda Items
Literary Criticism:
Literary Theory & Critical Lenses
Examples of critical essays
Significance & Thesis Statement
Silent Reading & Dialectical Journal
Commentary & Line of Reasoning
Create Questions
Video Discussion - Critical Lenses
Assignments
Assignments
3.10 Literary Criticism & Thesis Quiz
Create Questions inspired by 1984, using depth & complexity icons
Homework: Read 1984 Part 3 and complete dialectical journal
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Beowulf - Depth & Complexity - Create Questions Worksheet.docx3.11 Video Discussion: Critical Questions
3.11 Video Discussion: Critical Questions
Tuesday October 31
Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Use a dialectical journal format to manage text evidence and commentary related to character development, setting, significant events, conflict and a critical lens.
Identify and comment on patterns, themes and observations in 1984.
Choose a critical lens for examining literary elements and themes in 1984.
Brainstorm at least one question for examining 1984 through a critical lens.
Generate questions related to character development, character perspectives and motivations, significant events, and themes in 1984.
Present and discuss your interpretation, including your critical question, claim, text evidence and commentary.
Agenda Items
Agenda Items
Literary Criticism:
Literary Theory & Critical Lenses
Examples of critical essays
Commentary & Line of Reasoning
Significance & Thesis Statement
Silent Reading & Dialectical Journal
Create Questions
Video Discussion - Critical Lenses
Assignments
Assignments
3.11 Video Discussion - Critical Lenses for 1984 - due Friday November 3
Homework: Read 1984 Part 3 and complete dialectical journal
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3.12 Literary Criticism & Thesis Quiz
3.12 Literary Criticism & Thesis Quiz
Wednesday November 1
Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Match critical questions with the corresponding literary theory (critical lens).
Evaluate thesis statements based on whether they meet the following criteria:
present a defensible claim
use specific wording
insightful, reflecting deep thought
Agenda Items
Agenda Items
Create Questions
Gather text evidence and write commentary
Assignments
Assignments
3.12 Literary Criticism & Thesis Quiz
Homework: Read 1984 Part 3
3.11 Video Discussion - Critical Lenses for 1984 - due Friday November 3
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3.13 Research Notes: Literary Criticism
3.13 Research Notes: Literary Criticism
Friday November 3
Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Read and take notes on a critical essay or text related to your critical question for the novel.
Agenda Items
Agenda Items
Read and take notes on your critical text.
Include the full bibliographic citation for your article, including title, author, journal, date, and URL
What is the critic’s thesis?
What interesting points do they make?
What points do you agree with?
What alternative viewpoints do you hold?
What quotes do you want to incorporate in your own essay?
What ideas do you want to acknowledge and respond to in your essay?
Assignments
Assignments
Homework: Read 1984 Part 3
3.13 Research Notes: Literary Criticism due before Tuesday November 7
3.11 Video Discussion - Critical Lenses for 1984 - due today
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4.1 Literary Criticism Essay: Thesis & Line of Reasoning
4.1 Literary Criticism Essay: Thesis & Line of Reasoning
Tuesday November 7 & Wednesday November 8
Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Write a 1-2 sentence thesis statement that addresses the prompt and presents a clear, compelling, and defensible interpretation of the novel.
Write an outline that clearly presents your line of reasoning, including relevant claims and commentary with embedded text evidence.
Agenda Items
Agenda Items
Thesis Statement & Introduction Paragraph
Outline
Line of Reasoning
Assignments
Assignments
Write your thesis statement.
Outline your line of reasoning below the thesis statement. (See example essay below) You may find it helpful to use your dialectical journal if you have gathered text evidence and commentary related to your thesis.
Turn in your completed assignment on Google Classroom.
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4.3 Literary Criticism Essay Draft
4.3 Literary Criticism Essay Draft
Thursday November 9
Welcome back! My plan for today is to guide you to:
Write a 3-5 page literary criticism essay that includes a defensible thesis statement and presents a clear line of reasoning that includes relevant claims, embedded text evidence, and commentary.
Write using appropriate capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and transition phrases.
Agenda
Agenda
Assignments
Assignments
4.3 Literary Criticism Essay - 1984
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