Monday 10 January

Due in class is your critical lens from part 4 of the ELA practice that was handed out on Friday.

EXCELLENT JOB, Leon!

The mariner vocabulary and semi-colon quizzes will be handed back today.

Mary and Brennan: I need yours.

We'll review these.

Reminder your critical lens model is as follows: There are variations; however, use them only if you are completely comfortable.

As (insert author or say as someone once said, if the author is stated as anonymous, "put in the quote here. In other words, (paraphrase here. Do not use the same words from the quote. You may use use more than one sentence). This is supported (NEVER, NEVER SAY AGREEABLE)through the (now you put in the two works of literature (genre / title / author) that you have selected) through the literary elements of (choose two).

Mechanics:

1. You will have at least two body paragraphs and a conclusion.

2. Do not give general plot information, but only specific details that are applicable to the literary elements you have chosen. If, for example, the quote pertains to the theme of betrayal, one may argue in that the character of Dimmesdale betrays himself through his inability to make a public demonstration of his loyalty to Hester, but rather can only express his feelings externally as he and stands at night gazing skyward with her and his child Pearl. This betrayal causes deep anguish that is expressed through self-flagilation, body mutilation-a self-engraved A on his own chest-and his eventual physical collapse.

3. Give details and analysis. When you get stuck, pose the question why?

4. Do not repeat the quote after the introduction; refer only to the author's last name.

5. As well, once you have stated the poem, autobiography, romantic novel or play, there is no need to keep repeating this. Write about the literary aspects of the piece that specifically apply to the quote, the how and why?

6. Do not use such phrases as in the beginning or at the end. State the setting / circumstance.

7. Avoid contractions.

8. Conclusion. Do not repeat everything you said in the intro. Tie in the quote with the works of literature. What larger / universal statement can be made. Do the examples in the literature you have used to support your thesis, resonate beyond the characters or themes? What may one reflect upon that perhaps leaves the reader with something upon which to reflect?