NO: One must follow their dreams XXX

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1 INTRODUCTION: Remember your ingredients: R.E.A.C.T.! No "I agree with this quote"!!! Plays and Novels are Underlined Watch pronoun (replaced a noun) antecedent (what it's replacing) agreement: YES: One must following one's dreams YES: People must following their dreams. NO: One must follow their dreams XXX Present tense (Atticus FIGHTS for justice vs. Atticus fought) 2 Part Thesis: (Atticus fights for justice in a racist town, while/and Ralph...) Do NOT start a new sentence with "While" it'll be a fragment 1

2 BODY PARAGRAPHS: *Make sure topic sentence states the main idea of your paragraph (don't launch into 1st idea) Avoid "applies to the quote because..." Remember present tense on all verbs 2

3 LENS BODY PARAGRAPHS Topic Sentence: Similarly to your thesis, state how the character applies to the quote (state the MAIN IDEA) The 4 Guiding Questions for your Body Paragraphs: (Rather than "4 Examples of..." IDEA 1 Establish the basics Who/What/When/Where (Setting/Characterization) Cite Evidence (Plot) Explain Relevance IDEA 2 What does the character WANT? (Motivation) Cite Evidence (Plot) Explain Relevance IDEA 3 What's in the way? (Conflict) Cite Evidence (Plot) Explain Relevance IDEA 4 What's the outcome? (Resolution) Cite Evidence (Plot) Explain Relevance Sometimes the conflict drives a character's motivation, so in that case, CONFLICT would come first! 3

4 "REACT" to the Lens! Restate the quote Explain it Agree/disagree Cite TAGS Thesis LENS POST Thesis: 2 part thesis: Atticus..., while Jack... Topic Sentence: Main Idea how the character applies to the lens Do NOT write "...applies to the lens because..." 4

5 LENS BODY PARAGRAPHS Topic Sentence: Similarly to your thesis, state how the character applies to the quote (state the MAIN IDEA) The 4 Guiding Questions for your Body Paragraphs: (Rather than "4 Examples of..." IDEA 1 Establish the basics Who/What/When/Where (Setting/Characterization) Cite Evidence (Plot) Explain Relevance IDEA 2 What does the character WANT? (Motivation) Cite Evidence (Plot) Explain Relevance IDEA 3 What's in the way? (Conflict) Cite Evidence (Plot) Explain Relevance IDEA 4 What's the outcome? (Resolution) Cite Evidence (Plot) Explain Relevance Sometimes the conflict drives a character's motivation, so in that case, CONFLICT would come first! 5

6 BASELINE POST MORTEM 6

7 Pre Writing: What it SHOULD look like 7

8 TAG then thesis avoid splitting In Lord of the Flies, a novel by William Golding, Jack shows his true savage character when he's placed in a challenging situation. In To Kill a Mockingbird, a novel by Harper Lee, Atticus shows his ability to remain just and steadfast despite controversy surrounding him. This is proven true in Lord of the Flies, a novel by William Golding and in To Kill a Mockingbird, a novel by Harper Lee. Jack shows his true savage character when he's placed in a challenging situation, while Atticus shows his ability to remain just and steadfast despite controversy surrounding him. 8

9 Present tense NOT Past Tense Comma splices People in Maycomb criticize Atticus for his decision, he pursues justice for Tom Robinson anyway. 9

10 Parallel Structure: Atticus is characterized as an intelligent, wellrespected and a leader. Redundancy: In other words, this means that... 10

11 Spelling Counts: decision characterization obstacle persevere doesn't truly intelligent/intelligence believes tries chief strength does Atticus 11

12 "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." Martin Luther King, Jr. Thesis: Which is better: A. Jack allows his ambitious, power hungry attitude to compromise the boys' safety while they're stranded on an island, while Napoleon reveals his thirst for power when the animals face a difficult time. B. Atticus proves this quote by making tough decisions, while Ralph keeps his priorities even during times of complete chaos. Topic Sentences: Which is better: A. Atticus defends Tom Robinson in court because Tom is accused of raping Bob Ewell's daughter. B. Throughout the novel, Atticus demonstrates his courage during a time of controversy as he stands up despite others' beliefs. 12

13 Lead with IDEAS not elements Avoid listing elements... He is characterized as...he's motivated by...his conflict is... 13

14 The BODY PARAGRAPH IS SUPPOSED TO PROVE THE LENS. IT SHOULD CONNECT TO THE THEME REPRESENTED BY THE QUOTE! REFER TO IT AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE!!!!! 14

15 Instead, lead with ideas and weave in the elements. Be sure to connect back to the lens. Atticus, characterized as a courageous and wellrespected leader, is given the task of defending Tom Robinson. EXPAND/CONNECT: When he is put in the middle of this controversial case, his character is tested. Motivated by a sense of justice and a desire to serve as a role model for his children, he aims to defend Tom Robinson with all of his might. EXPAND/CONNECT: Even though this is difficult for him, Atticus never loses sight of his goal revealing his integrity and commitment. His decision to do the right thing proves troublesome for him, and he and his family face several conflicts as a result. For example...expand/connect: As the lens states, a person's true character is revealed during times of "challenge and controversy." For Atticus, the trial serves as the biggest test of his life and proves what an upstanding and virtuous person he is. 15

16 1/2 LENS *For this piece, you only have the write: an introduction body paragraph on The Great Gatsby, and a conclusion "Ambition, within reasonable bounds, does good rather than harm. Abraham Lincoln [adapted] Guidelines:` Be sure to Provide a valid interpretation of the critical lens that clearly establishes the criteria for analysis Indicate whether you agree or disagree with the statement as you have interpreted it Use the criteria suggested by the critical lens to analyze The Great Gatsby Avoid plot summary. Instead, use specific references to appropriate literary elements (for example: theme, characterization, setting, motivation, point of view) to develop your analysis Organize your ideas in a unified and coherent manner Specify the title and author of both works Follow the conventions of standard written English 16

17 "Ambition, within reasonable bounds, does good rather than harm. Abraham Lincoln [adapted] 17