1- Took Literary Terms Quiz
2- Reviewed paper requirements...See handout below:
https://docs.google.com/a/alpinedistrict.org/document/d/10V5CtFBrH7tkhoDR-yQUf6Bm84my-5KsS3141MuXDBg/edit?hl=en_US
3- Discussed themes from each book in hopes to figure out what each student will focus on for their thesis statement.
Homework: Lit Analysis- DUE NEXT TIME!!!
Lit analysis- Due next time Tuesday, February 7
Choose a novel in which the social interactions or relationships between characters are an important element to the theme. Then, in a well-written essay, analyze a specific character or relationship and show how it contributes or emphasizes the theme of the novel.
Paper Requirements:
· MLA format- If you aren’t comfortable with this, go to the following link:
· 2 and a half pages
· Double space
Pay attention to the following: (this is what you’ll be graded on)
· Strong, clear thesis carried throughout the paper
· Each paragraph has a THESIS SPECIFIC claim—arguable
· Evidence/examples are strong—avoid summary
· Analysis is clear and TIED back DIRECTLY to THESIS STATEMENT
· Paper stays on topic—don’t fall out of scope
· Don’t generalize—stay focused on the novel, not the world
· No “I” voice
· Written in the present tense
· Avoid “Be” verbs
· Avoid wordiness
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