1. Answering the LEQ
Using Evidence from your reading of, “Why Don’t We Complain” by William f. Buckley (p.76-82)
LEQ: How can situations presented in literature warrant a mixed reaction from the Audience?

2. What Do I know about this LEQ? Vocabulary
LEQ: How can situations presented in literature warrant a mixed reaction from the Audience?

3. What Do I know about this LEQ? Techniques used in Literature
LEQ: How can situations presented in literature warrant a mixed reaction from the Audience?

4. What Do I know About the text that is being used to support the LEQ?
“Why Don’t We Complain” by William F. Buckley
Answer #1 on page 82
Answer #2 on Page 82

5. Structure of the Response
Thesis
Topic Sentence
Introduce, example, Cite
Elaborate
Introduce, example, cite
Summary Sentence

6. Answering the LEQ
Using Evidence from your reading of, “Why Don’t We Complain” by William f. Buckley (p.76-82)
LEQ: How can situations presented in literature warrant a mixed reaction from the Audience?

7. REVISE YOUR RESPONSE Structure of the Response using “Why Don’t We Complain”
Thesis (Answering of LEQ using one broad topics)
Topic Sentence (Topic 1 from thesis)
Introduce, example, Cite (use Buckley)
Elaborate (Explain connection)
Introduce, example, cite (use Buckley)
Elaborate (explain connection)
Summary Sentence (wrap up response)

8. Purpose Statement for Quote Analysis
5 points:
Author & Summary of quotation,
Subject & Verb
Author’s Claim
Add a twist or shift
Universal idea

9. With a partner, create a Purpose Statement for this Quote’s Analysis
“When our voices are finally mute, when we have finally suppressed the natural instinct to complain, whether the vexation Is trivial or grave, we shall have become automatons, incapable of feeling” (Buckley 81).

10. Share out – Quote Analysis Purpose Statement
“When our voices are finally mute, when we have finally suppressed the natural instinct to complain, whether the vexation Is trivial or grave, we shall have become automatons, incapable of feeling” (Buckley 81).

11. Purpose Statement for Quote Analysis
5 points:
Author & Summary of quotation,
Subject & Verb
Author’s Claim
Add a twist or shift
Universal idea

12. Purpose Statement for Quote Analysis
5 points: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
William F. Buckley Jr.’s quote detailing the natural instinct to complain asserts grievances are a fleeting means of expression. Despite the inherent desire to be comfortable, people do not seem more apt to avoid feeling and resort to a state of apathy.