Lit Analysis Drafting

February 15, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

EQ: Write arguments to support claims in the form of a literary analysis.

Starter: 

In one sentence answer the question below: 

What would a transcendentalist's ideal individual be like?

Vocabulary:

Word: Literary Analysis

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: focuses on how plot/structure, character, setting, and many other techniques are used by the author to create meaning.

Your Definition:

Activity: Decide on what three pieces of literature you will use for your literary analysis.

Activity:

1. Transcendental Literary Analysis

As a class we will review the requirements and rubric for your next writing assignment.

This is due Wednesday, February 21

You will the class period to continue working on pre-writing and drafting stages.

2.  MLA Formatting

Works Cited Page Basics

MLA Formatting and Style Guide 

In- Text Citations Basics

3.  Thesis Writing

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Writing Center Guide 

4.  Guide to Writing a Literary Analysis 

Closure:

What did you accomplish during the class period?