Character Development and Text Analysis

The video tutorial explains the Common Core's definition of analysis, emphasizing the importance of detailed examination of text elements. It provides an example of text-dependent analysis focusing on character development. The tutorial outlines a close reading strategy involving multiple reads for different purposes. It also offers guidelines for structuring essays for both younger and older writers, highlighting the importance of organizing ideas and using text evidence. The video concludes with a summary of the writing process and expectations for student essays.

What does the Common Core define as analysis?

• A summary of the text

• A detailed examination of text elements

• A personal opinion about the text

• A list of text's main ideas

Why are text-dependent questions important?

• They focus on memorization

• They rely on prior knowledge

• They encourage guessing

• They require careful reading of the text

What is the focus of a middle school writer according to the Common Core?

• Writing creative stories

• Memorizing facts

• In-depth understanding of one text

• In-depth understanding of multiple texts

In the example of character analysis, what is Mrs. Jones's character trait?

• Leader

• Mother

• Friend

• Teacher

What is the first step in close reading?

• Understanding the gist

• Analyzing author's craft

• Drawing conclusions

• Identifying symbols

What should students focus on when writing an essay based on text analysis?

• Ignoring the prompt

• Writing as much as possible

• Choosing the strongest elements

• Using all gathered material

How does an older writer structure their essay differently?

• By writing a single paragraph

• By using three intellectual beats

• By focusing on one idea

• By ignoring the text evidence

Why is character development important in storytelling?

• It makes the story longer

• It provides depth to the narrative

• It focuses on setting

• It simplifies the plot