 Summarize and question  Pose questions (the first step to analysis)  Read closely for details, images, diction, etc.  Notice patterns  Make inferences about characters, symbols, etc.  Document quotes  Write analysis justifying an assertion

 Inferences: “the deriving of one idea from another”  Assertions: “a positive statement or declaration, often without support or reason”  Commentary: “anything serving to illustrate a point, prompt a realization”  Analysis: “this process as a method of studying the nature of something or of determining its essential features and their relations”  Dictionary.com

 Identify evidence about the character (words, actions, reactions)  Use quotation marks around quotes and cite page numbers  Based on the evidence, make an inference about the character  Write commentary that explains how an/or why the evidence leads to or supports the inference

EVIDENCEINFERENCE-COMMENTARY  “Mr. Ewell didn’t seem to help her none, and neither did the chillum, and I knowed she didn’t have no nickels to spare” (Lee 256).  Tom Robinson demonstrates sympathy for Mayella because of her situation. He is aware of her father’s lack of concern. He denies Mayella’s offer of money because he knows that she has no money to spare. He is very unselfish and kind.

EVIDENCEINFERENCE-COMMENTARY  “Tom denied it three times in one breath, but quietly, with no hint of whining in his voice, and I found myself believing him in spite of his protesting too much” (Lee 257).  Tom is a strong, honorable man. He refuses to demand sympathy from those who believe him to be guilty based only on his skin color. Scout believes Tom after listening to him claim his innocence in one breath. She bases this conclusion on Atticus’ advice to listen rather than watch to decide if a person is guilty or not.

EVIDENCEINFERENCE-COMMENTARY  “I didn’t wanta be ugly, I didn’t wanta push her or nothing” (Lee 260).  Even though Tom’s life is at risk, he puts Mayella’s well- being before his own. He has a good heart.

EVIDENCEINFERENCE-COMMENTARY  “It occurred to me that in their own way, Tom Robinson’s manners were as good as Atticus’s” (Lee 260).  Scout’s comparison of Tom Robinson to Atticus elevates his morality since Atticus is sort of the God figure in the novel-the one that upholds justice to the highest standard.

EVIDENCEINFERENCE-COMMENTARY  “Tried to help her, I says” (Lee 263).  Tom helps out Mayella for no other reason but the goodness in his heart. He is like the good Samaritan in the Bible. Luke 10: samaritans-and-waiterswaitresses/

 Assertion-Select an inference (your opinion) to become the basis of your assertion and develop it into a complete sentence  Evidence-Integrate the evidence into your sentence  Commentary-Develop your commentary to explain how the evidence supports the assertion.  Commentary- Extend your commentary explaining why your evidence supports the assertion, what it reveals, etc.