CCSS.ELA.11-12.W.2: Write
informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts,
and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection,
organization, and analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA.11-12.RL.3: Analyze the
impact of the author’s choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of
a story or drama (e.g., where the story is set, how the action is ordered, how
the characters are introduced and developed).
CCSS.ELA.11-12.W.9: Draw evidence
from literary and/or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research.
Your essay should consist of at
least five paragraphs. A literary essay is
different than a standard 5 paragraph essay because it requires the following
elements:
●
T.A.G. (title, author, genre)
should be mentioned in the introductory paragraph. Remember to italicize the title of major works such as a novel or use quotation
marks around smaller works such as poetry or short stories. i.e. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
●
The thesis should focus on a
literary element such as theme or characterization, and not include critique.
The literary essay should be written in 3rd person point of view.
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Literary terms for analysis should be used throughout the essay– such as book, title, author, plot, story, storyline, chapter,
etc.
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Each paragraph should
link the events, characters, and themes to the main message of the author.
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Quotes are required to support
statements about the literature throughout the essay.
●
The concluding
statements should focus on the same ideas as the thesis.
A literary essay is not a book
report. Instead, it is a discussion, not
critique, about a literary element emphasized in the literature being
discussed. Avoid summarizing the plot and instead focus on the main points in
the thesis.
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