The claim/thesis statement is

the writers opinion on the topic they are writing about.

the first line of an introduction paragraph.

Based on the image, what conclusion can the reader draw about the story's character(s)?

The story likely features a young girl and her grandfather.

The story is about a young girl.

The story likely features two strangers, a young girl and an old man.

How does this book cover illustration add to your understanding of the story's setting?

It helps me know that the book is set in a fantasy setting, because there's a flying car.

It helps me know that the story is set in Alaska, because there's a bear in the stream.

It helps me know that the story is set in a time long ago, because there's a castle.

It tells me that the setting is the year 1992, in St. Louis, MO.

How does the illustration add to your understanding of the story's setting?

The story is set in the past, because the characters are wearing old fashioned clothing.

The story is set in the future, because characters are wearing futuristic clothing.

The story is set in the present, because the characters are dressed in modern clothing.

How does the illustration add to your understanding of the story's conflict?

The story features a man vs. nature conflict.

The story depicts a man vs. man conflict.

The story includes a man vs. society conflict.

The story revolves around a conflict between man and the supernatural.

The claim/thesis statement is

the writers opinion on the topic they are writing about.

the first line of an introduction paragraph.

When should you use quotation marks in the literary analysis essay?

When they use direct text evidence.

The MOST important question to ask yourself after writing a paragraph is...

"Have I completely and clearly answered the prompt?"

"Am I summarizing the novel well enough?"

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A theme in literature is...

a summary of a story.

the guide for people's lives.

a message about life or human nature.

the attitude set by word choice.

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose the best theme for this poem:
Ambition Over Adversity by Tupac Shakur
Take one's adversity
Learn from their misfortune
Learn from their pain
Believe in something
Believe in yourself
Turn adversity into ambition
Now blossom into wealth

Learn from mistakes and turn them into success.

Keep your eye on the prize.

Never help people do bad things.

Learn to share.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which literary element did Tupac use to develop his theme?
Ambition Over Adversity by Tupac Shakur
Take one's adversity
Learn from their misfortune
Learn from their pain
Believe in something
Believe in yourself
Turn adversity into ambition
Now blossom into wealth

imagery

personification

tone

simile

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What is a literary analysis?

A blog about Donald Trump

An essay that replicates research and makes one take a stance on a topic

An essay examining all the parts of a piece of literature

An essay that makes one think about the world around them and think why My Little Pony exists.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What is the layout of a literary analysis?

Conclusion, Introduction, Conclusion

Introduction, Body Paragraphs

Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Bernie Sanders

Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

What should you use to support your claim?

Use quotes from Donald Trump's speech

Evidence from a crime scene

Evidence from the literature

You don't have a claim, you have a thesis.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 sec • 1 pt

What are you given to read before a literary essay?

Nonfiction articles

Pieces of literature

Fiction novellas

0 pieces of literature

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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text analysis

A theme in literature is...

Choose the best theme for this poem:
Ambition Over Adversity by Tupac Shakur
Take one's adversity
Learn from their misfortune
Learn from their pain
Believe in something
Believe in yourself
Turn adversity into ambition
Now blossom into wealth

Which literary element did Tupac use to develop his theme?
Ambition Over Adversity by Tupac Shakur
Take one's adversity
Learn from their misfortune
Learn from their pain
Believe in something
Believe in yourself
Turn adversity into ambition
Now blossom into wealth

What is a literary analysis?

What is the layout of a literary analysis?

What should you use to support your claim?

What are you given to read before a literary essay?

The claim/thesis statement is

They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..
What is Alison looking for?

Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” Authors don’t always tell us everything. We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better.

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text analysis

A theme in literature is...

Choose the best theme for this poem:Ambition Over Adversity by Tupac ShakurTake one's adversity Learn from their misfortune Learn from their pain Believe in something Believe in yourself Turn adversity into ambition Now blossom into wealth

Which literary element did Tupac use to develop his theme?Ambition Over Adversity by Tupac ShakurTake one's adversity Learn from their misfortune Learn from their pain Believe in something Believe in yourself Turn adversity into ambition Now blossom into wealth

What is a literary analysis?

What is the layout of a literary analysis?

What should you use to support your claim?

What are you given to read before a literary essay?

The claim/thesis statement is

They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..What is Alison looking for?

Sometimes we have to “read between the lines.” Authors don’t always tell us everything. We need to use textual evidence and prior knowledge to understand the text better.

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Choose the best theme for this poem:
Ambition Over Adversity by Tupac Shakur
Take one's adversity
Learn from their misfortune
Learn from their pain
Believe in something
Believe in yourself
Turn adversity into ambition
Now blossom into wealth

Which literary element did Tupac use to develop his theme?
Ambition Over Adversity by Tupac Shakur
Take one's adversity
Learn from their misfortune
Learn from their pain
Believe in something
Believe in yourself
Turn adversity into ambition
Now blossom into wealth

They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..
What is Alison looking for?