April 30, 2014

1. April 30, 2014 Learning Target: I can plan and outline a literary analysis essay. About 35 percent of the world’s orange juice is produced by Florida, comparing it with nearly 50 percent produced by Brazil, the world’s largest orange producer. • comparing it with (B) but (C) whereas (D) although (E) compared with

2. May 1, 2014 Learning Target: I can find text evidence to support the argument in my literary analysis essay. Because King Philip's desire to make Spain the dominant power in sixteenth-century Europe ran counter to Queen Elizabeth's insistence on autonomy for England, ------- was -------. (A) reconciliation . . assured (B) warfare . . avoidable (C) ruination . . Impossible (D) conflict . . inevitable (E) diplomacy . . simple

3. May 5, 2014 Learning Target: I can write a literary analysis essay using transitions. Although Rolf is usually quite -------, he was so ------- by the salesman’s rude remarks that he insisted on complaining to the manager. • tractable . . Reassured (B) timorous . . Angered (C) plucky . . Offended (D) valiant . . incensed (E) diffident . . satisfied

4. May 6, 2014 Learning Target: I will finish my literary analysis rough draft today!!!!!!!!!!!! Vocabulary homework is due tomorrow! (A) Although notthe (b) first animated feature film, Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs(c) was the first animated film to use up-to-the-minute techniques (d) as well as achievingwidespread release. (e) No error (A)   (B)   (C)   (D)   (E)  

5. Writing the Literary Analysis

6. Why Write One? • A literary analysis broadens understanding and appreciation of a piece of literature.

7. Analysis PUMPS YOU UP! • Both writing and analysis form new synapses in your brains. Two benefits for the price of one! • Remember, your brain is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it becomes, and “weight training” is essential to meet one’s potential.

8. THINK • The author attempts to convey what themes? • The author employs which techniques to convey the theme, mood, characterization, and etc.? • What ideas lie beneath the text? • What significance/importance does the reader find in the work?

9. An Author’s Purpose • When writing a literary analysis, you can go beyond the basic literary elements and apply them to other issues/categories. (psychology, politics, history, and etc.)

10. A literary analysis should focus on one or a combination of the following elements to convey your investigation of the author’s purpose.

12. Theme • Never analyze theme alone. Instead, analyze how the author conveys theme through the use of other techniques.

13. Characterization How Author’s Reveal Characterization

14. Literary Analysis Writing Prompt: • Prompt Option #1 Prompt: In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck is torn between the “sivilized” world and the freedom he seeks on the Mississippi River. Explain how the river and the shore become opposing symbols and what Huck gains from his experiences in both worlds by the novel’s end.

15. Literary Analysis Writing Prompt: Prompt Option #2 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a classic “coming of age” novel. In what ways does Huck change and “come of age” in the novel?

16. Literary Analysis Writing Prompt: Prompt Option #3 Some critics claim The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn may be used as an excellent study of morality. Carefully analyze Huck’s moral confusion throughout the novel and explain the conflict between conscience and society in the historical context of the novel.

17. Step One: Develop your Thesis statement Thesis Statement = Topic + Opinion + Three reasons to support the claim. Write your thesis statement now! Example: The theme of loneliness in Of Mice and Men is demonstrated through Lennie’s need for supervision, Curly’s wife’s need for attention and Candy’s need for a purpose in life.

18. I. Introduction: • “The Hook” (a quote, fact, interesting statement . . . Something to grab the reader’s attention) • Introduce topic (transition from hook to thesis: include Title and author) • Thesis statement (Topic+Opinion+3 reasons to support the claim-the three reasons represent the three body paragraphs)

19. Body Paragraph 1 (Reason 1) • Main Idea Statement (Use the first reason from your thesis statement) • Evidence! Concrete detail (a quote from the novel with the page# in parenthesis at the end of the sentence). Don’t forget a transition! Use a parenthetical citation at the end (Twain 36). • Commentary 1-2 Sentences that directly connect the evidence to the main idea statement. • Evidence #2 Concrete detail (a quote from the novel with the page# in parenthesis at the end of the sentence). Don’t forget a transition! Use a parenthetical citation at the end (Twain 36). • Commentary 1-2 Sentences that directly connect the evidence to the main idea statement. • Concluding Thought

20. Body Paragraph 2 (Reason 2) • Main Idea Statement (Use the first reason from your thesis statement) • Evidence! Concrete detail (a quote from the novel with the page# in parenthesis at the end of the sentence). Don’t forget a transition! Use a parenthetical citation at the end (Twain 36). • Commentary 1-2 Sentences that directly connect the evidence to the main idea statement. • Evidence #2 Concrete detail (a quote from the novel with the page# in parenthesis at the end of the sentence). Don’t forget a transition! Use a parenthetical citation at the end (Twain 36). • Commentary 1-2 Sentences that directly connect the evidence to the main idea statement. • Concluding Thought

21. Body Paragraph 3 (Reason 3) • Main Idea Statement (Use the first reason from your thesis statement) • Evidence! Concrete detail (a quote from the novel with the page# in parenthesis at the end of the sentence). Don’t forget a transition! Use a parenthetical citation at the end (Twain 36). • Commentary 1-2 Sentences that directly connect the evidence to the main idea statement. • Evidence #2 Concrete detail (a quote from the novel with the page# in parenthesis at the end of the sentence). Don’t forget a transition! Use a parenthetical citation at the end (Twain 36). • Commentary 1-2 Sentences that directly connect the evidence to the main idea statement. • Concluding Thought

22. Hint for smoother transitions! **Hint for smoother transitions between body paragraphs: Make the first HALF of the conclusion sentence a wrap-up of the current paragraph, and have the second HALF of the sentence include the topic for the next paragraph. Example: Atticus can be seen as a mockingbird because of the evil gossip spread about him by the people of Maycomb County; in this respect, he has much in common with Boo Radley. See! The first body paragraph was about Atticus Finch, and the next will be about Boo Radley. It makes for a beautiful transition from one section to the next.

23. Conclusion Paragraph • Restate Thesis • Summarize Evidence • Final Thought Step Three: Last of all, you need to include a Works Cited entry for your book. Because you have referenced quotes and page numbers in your paper, you need to let your reader know the source of the quotes. Book Entry—MLA Citation (Fill in the blanks with your information. The punctuation appears exactly the way it should on the Works Cited page.) _________________________________, _____________________________. Author last name Author first name. __________________________________________. ___________________________: Title of book (underlined or italicized) City of publication __________________________________________, ____________________. Publishing company Year of publication

24. Tips for Writing a Literary Analysis • Literary analysis is not a paper exploring the relevance of the story to your own life. • It is not a summary of the story. • It is not a summary of the class notes. • Literary analysis is a formal paper that makes an argument that is supported with examples from the text. Remember to: • Write in the present tense. • Use third person (no I or you!) • Avoid summarizing the plot • Do not confuse the characters’ viewpoint with the author’s viewpoint.

25. Quick reference to the novel Chapters 1-8 – Establishes characters and Huck and Jim’s conflicts Chapters 9- 11 – Jim and Huck meet on Jackson Island – Huck dresses as girl and learns they are hunting Jim Chapters 12 – 18 – Huck and Jim on the river, get separated, Shepherdsons vs. Grangerfords. Chapters 19-23 – King and the Duke, Sherburn kills Boggs Chapters 24-31- Wilks girls fooled by King and Duke, Jim is sold Chapters 32-43 – Huck pretends to be Tom; Tom Sawyer pretends to be Sid, Jim is free, Huck heads to Indian Territory.