Monday, March 25th

Good morning, Block 1!

Learning Target:
By the end of class, I can
identify a theme and write an
introduction paragraph for a
literary analysis essay.
Block 1:What are we doing today?
Agenda WICOR
1. Post-Assessment W: Introduction paragraph
Review
I: Rate a paragraph, Intro
2. Cold Opens paragraphs
3. Literary Analysis
Essay C: Rate a paragraph
4. Rate a paragraph
O: Class Folders
5. Introduction
R: Rate a paragraph
paragraphs
6. Writing intros
● Stations Makeup Work
on Canvas!
● Literary Device
Post-Assessment
I’m collecting
your Choice
Board
activities!
● You guys grew so much
from the pre to
post-assessment!
● I’m so proud of you :)
● Only 1 highly-ish missed
question…
12. _____ occurs when the reader has
information that one or more characters
does not have.
a. Dramatic irony
b. Situational irony
c. Verbal irony
d. I do not know
Type of Irony Definition Example

Occurs when a character

Verbal Irony says one thing but means
the opposite

Situational Occurs when what happens

in a story is the opposite of
Irony what is expected to happen

Occurs when the reader has

information that one or
Dramatic Irony more characters do not
have
 Do you have any
questions for me
about the
post-assessment?
 Write down your
favorite cold open +
WHY
What is a cold open?
● jumping directly into a story at the beginning of a
show
● Audience goes into an episode cold w/out seeing
opening credits or title
● Usually grabs audience’s attention
● Introduces theme + tone of episode
You are starting
your literary
analysis essay :)
Today: Introduction paragraph
Literary Analysis
01 02 03
Thesis +Introduction Revise intro + Finish + revise
paragraphs body paragraphs body paragraphs

04 05
Conclusion You are done!
paragraphs
Literary Analysis
-To analyze a work of literature
-determine meanings that are not
obvious at first glance
-examine how author uses
language and literary elements to
create meaning
Purpose
1. to examine complex ideas and
concepts in literary texts
2. to convey the information
clearly to others
 Here are some examples…

● Themes ● Figurative
● Historical context language
● Characters ● Irony
● Relationships ● Point of view
● Symbolism ● Allusions
 Overall traits of literary
analysis
Development of ideas
● Presents an engaging
introduction
● Develops a controlling idea
that offers an analysis of the
short story’s meaning
● Supports main points of
analysis with relevant
details and quotes from the
text
● Concludes with a summary of
main points and insights
Language facility and
conventions
● Establishes and maintains a
formal style and objective
tone
● Includes precise language
● Employs correct grammar,
mechanics, and spelling
Organization of ideas
● Organizes ideas in a logical
way
● Uses varied transitions to
create cohesion and connect
ideas
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 Let’s look at
some examples
of introduction
paragraphs
Reminder!

● Hook = initial statement that grabs the

reader’s attention
● Bridge: connects hook + thesis statement
● Thesis: road map for the essay; Topic + Point
+ Point + Point
 Rate a paragraph!
1. Read the introduction paragraph
2. Circle the hook, underline the bridge, and highlight the
thesis statement.
3. Rate the paragraph on the following scale:
1-Poorly written, contains none of the above elements
2-Needs much improvement, has 1 of the above elements
3-Acceptable, has 1-2 of the above elements
4-Has all the above elements but could have more detail
5-Includes all elements w/strong thesis, no grammar errors
Let’s look at
your
prompt!
 Literary Analysis Essay Prompt

Analyze how a theme is explored in

either “The Pedestrian,” “Harrison
Bergeron,” or “There Will Come Soft
Rains.” You must include 3 or MORE
quotes from the story to support your
theme.
 Literary Analysis Essay Prompt: Step 1
1. Choose a short story we’ve read so far:
● “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury
● “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut
● “There Will Come Soft Rains” by Ray
Bradbury
-Look on Canvas or Actively Learn!
Literary Analysis Essay Prompt: Step 2
2. Write a theme for this story!
● Moral/lesson/message that
can be applied to life
● MORE THAN 1 WORD
Ex: Bravery is necessary to
survival.
 Literary Analysis Essay Prompt: Step 3

3. Find 3 OR MORE quotes from the story

to support your theme
○ Write down the page or paragraph
number
○ Write down the quote
 Write your
introduction
paragraph!
Introduction Paragraph
1. Go to Canvas
2. Open the Literary Analysis Organizer
3. Fill out the Theme boxes + Intro Paragraph boxes
4. Scroll to the very bottom!
5. Write your introduction paragraph!
 Closure

Based on your feedback from Ms.

Conrad on your persuasive essay,
what are you looking to
improve/master for your literary
analysis essay?