February 27, 2019
Standards:
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.
Obj: I can write arguments to support claims in an analysis of the human condition in Hamlet using relevant and sufficient evidence.
Starter:
Based on the brainstorming you completed yesterday, what aspect of the human condition will you focus on? Why did you select that aspect?
Respond in 2-3 sentences.
Vocabulary:
Word: Literary Analysis
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition: an essay that carefully examines a text, or one element of a text, such as character, setting, plot or theme of a story.
Your definition:
Activity: Complete a brainstorming sheet for your literary analysis.
Word: Thesis
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition:a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.
Your Definition:
Activity: Develop a working thesis.
Activity:
We will review the requirements of the project together.
Today will be used to plan and brainstorm your ideas.
Timeline
Tuesday, February 26: Brainstorming
Wednesday, February 27: Thesis Statement
Thursday, February 28: Outline
Friday, March 1: Body Paragraphs
Monday, March 4: Body Paragraphs
Tuesday, March 5: Introduction
Wednesday, March 6: Conclusion
Thursday, March 7: Peer Edit
Friday, March 8: Finishing Touches/Essay Due
2. Literary Analysis Thesis Model
Read through pages 177-178 in your StudySync books.
Make annotations if needed.
3. Thesis Writing
Based on your brainstorming chart, write a thesis statement that articulates your main claim.
When you are done, trade with a partner and answer the questions in the practice section on page 178. Make sure to explain your answers.
Closure
What is your working thesis?
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