Responding To Literature A step by step process standard 2.2- Writing a review of a Novel Paragraph 1 1.Attention-getting opener 2.Title, author, summary 3.Thesis statement Paragraph 2  1 st Element and supporting Evidence Paragraph 3  2 nd Element and supporting evidence Paragraph 4  3 rd Element and supporting evidence Conclusion 1.Restatement of thesis 2.Effect of novel on readers 3.Recommendation of the book PowerPoint Created by, Celeste Woodard Teacher, 8 th grade Language Arts

What are the Similarities and Differences between the Response to Literature standards? 8 th grade 2.2 Write responses to literature: a. Demonstrate a comprehensive grasp of the significant ideas of literary works. b. Support important ideas and viewpoints through accurate and detailed references to the text or to other works. c. Demonstrate awareness of the author's use of stylistic devices and an appreciation of the effects created. d. Identify and assess the impact of perceived ambiguities, nuances, and complexities within the text. 2.2 Write responses to literature: a. Exhibit careful reading and insight in their interpretations. b. Connect the student’s own responses to the writer’s techniques and to specific textual references. c. Draw supported inferences about the effects of a literary work on its audience. d. Support judgments through references to the text, other works, other authors, or to personal knowledge. 9 th grade 2.2 Write responses to literature: a. Develop interpretations exhibiting careful reading, understanding, and insight. b. Organize interpretations around several clear ideas, premises, or images from the literary work. c. Justify interpretations through sustained use of examples and textual evidence. 7 th grade

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Creating Your Introduction

Attention-getting opener Title, author, summary Thesis statement Introduction

Remember… Your thesis establishes the order you will discuss each element! Each paragraph should have a… –topic sentence – tell me what you are talking about. –Evidence with examples (quotes, examples, comparisons, etc…). –Clincher- reminding us what you are proving about that element and tying it back to the thesis of your paper.

Creating The Body of your paper

Body - Paragraphs Topic Sentence- main idea Details- examples and quotes from text (don’t forget pg. #s) Comment on details and quotes- don’t assume I know their relevance to the essay. Clincher sentence- concludes paragraph

Conclusion Restatement of thesis Effect of novel on readers Recommendation of the book

Writing: Draft Your Conclusion DIRECTIONS Complete the graphic organizer below, and use it to help you write your first draft. Use additional paper if necessary.

You Have Finished your paper!!

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Works Cited information abstracted from: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. “Response to Literature,” Holt Literature and Language Arts: Second Course. Austin, Texas Paragraph Graphic Organizer. middle.hlpusd.k12.ca.us./Academic/eng/Sc haffer CDCDCM.doc