1. Response to Literature: Writing prompt  Based on your analysis of the two poems, what philosophy do you most associate yourself with or what philosophy do you believe to be the best way of living: the flower, the weed, the moth, or archy? Support your opinion with specific evidence from the text.

2. The philosophy I most associate with is the ___ The ____ has the best philosophy of life OR Because Evidence?

3. Hook your audience Nutshell summary statement – name the literature/author Thesis statement (What is your essay about?) Task: Author’s purpose/message – big ideas! Personal insight – Why does it matter? Make a connection. Summary of the poem/s to be discussed and/or the philosophies – no more than 5 sentences Task: Which philosophy do you most identify with? Why? Use specific evidence from the text to support your opinion. Response to Literature Sample Flow Map Prompt: Based on your analysis, what philosophy do you most associate yourself with or believe to be the best way of living? Support your opinion with specific evidence from the text.