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Title: Writing About Literature


1
Writing About Literature
  • Step by Step

2
The Writing Process
  • Pre-Writing
  • Read and re-read
  • Brainstorming
  • Freewriting
  • Clustering/branching
  • Formulate thesis

3
The Writing Process
  • Outline your essay
  • Find evidence
  • Consider your audience
  • Choose a working title
  • Begin writing

4
The Introductory Paragraph
  • Opening lead
  • Authors name
  • Title of the work
  • BRIEF plot summary
  • Thesis statement

5
Body Paragraphs
  • Topic sentence
  • Illustration/lead/introductory for quote
  • Supporting quote
  • Explanation/details/analysis
  • Transition to additional support
  • Supporting quote
  • And so on

6
Conclusion Paragraph
  • Signal
  • Summary
  • Significance
  • Speed (or tempo change)
  • Include restatement of Thesis

7
From Rough to Final
  • Revise rough draft
  • Revise more
  • Edit
  • Proofread
  • Use assigned manuscript form

8
An Effective Essay Is the Result of
  • Critical thinking
  • Careful planning
  • Thoughtful writing
  • Revising
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