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Literary Analysis Writing for ESL Students

Quinn ESL English Content October 23 Claim writing

Name_________________________________________

Content Objective:  Students will practice writing a paragraph about the theme of racism in Of Mice and Men

Language Objective: Students will work in partners to put the paragraph in the correct order.

Agenda:

1.    Review the Objectives

2.    Work with partners on putting the paragraph in the correct order.

3.    Practice writing claims with themes.

4.    Choose the theme that you will write about for your essay.

Exit Ticket:

Finish the Analysis of all of the claims.

Choose which theme you will write your essay about (friendship or loneliness)

SAMPLE CLAIM PARAGRAPH ABOUT RACISM
In the novel Of Mice and Men written by John Steinbeck the theme of racism is presented though the actions of Crooks.  The theme is the lesson learned by reader from the novel. There was racism on the ranch because Crooks was not allowed to live or spend time with anyone else on the ranch because he was African American, and he was isolated because of his race. One example from the novel that supports this idea is when Crooks is talking to Lennie about his room and how he can’t play cards with anyone because he is black. One quote that supports this idea is when he says to Lennie, “’Cause I’m black, they play cards in there” (page 69). This quote teaches the reader that Crooks is angry  about being left out all of the time. Racism is present because Crooks was not allowed to be with his friends.

Three Different Basic Claims

Claim # 1:  There was racism on the ranch because Crooks is not allowed to live or spend time with anyone else on the ranch because of his skin color

Evidence:  What would one examples from the book to support this idea be?

One example from the novel that supports this idea is when Crooks is talking to Lennie about his room and how he can’t play cards with anyone because he is black. One quote that supports this idea is when he says to Lennie, “’Cause I’m black, they play cards in there” (page 69).

Analysis:

This quote teaches the reader that Crooks is angry about being left out all of the time. Racism is present because Crooks was not allowed to be with his friends.

                 

Claim # 2: Crooks, Lennie and Candy are all alone because of their physical and mental disability; Crooks has an injury on his back and Lennie is mentally deficient and Candy is an older man

Evidence:

One example from the novel that supports this idea is when Crooks is talking to Lennie  and Candy about their dreams, they are all thinking about life in another place. One quote that supports this idea is when he says to Lennie, “  . . . if you guys would want a hand to work for notheting- just keep, why I’d come an’ lend a hand. I aint so crippled I can’t work like a son-of-a bittch if I want to.” (page 76)

Analysis:

This quote shows . . .

Claim # 3: George and Lennie demonstrate a strong friendship because George looks after and protects Lennie from conflicts. 

Evidence: One example from the novel that supports this idea is when George lies about where Lennie ran to after everyone found out he killed Curley’s wife. One quote that supports this idea is when George lies and says, “‘He would of went south’ he said, ‘we come from the north so he would of went south’ ” (page 97).

Analysis: This quote shows . . .

Version 1 Quinn ESL ELA Essay Support Literary Analysis Essay

Name_____________________________________________

Introduction

In the novel, Of Mice and Men,   by John Steinbeck, the theme of ________________ (racism or Loneliness or friendship) appears to show

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(There was racism on the ranch because Crooks is not allowed to live or spend time with anyone else on the ranch because of his skin color  OR  Crooks, Lennie and Candy are all alone because of their physical and mental disability; Crooks has an injury on his back and Lennie is mentally deficient and Candy is an older man  OR  George and Lennie demonstrate a strong friendship because George looks after and protects Lennie from conflicts)

A theme is the lesson that the reader learns from an idea in the novel. Two examples in the novel that show this theme are

_____________________________________________________________________________________ and

____________________________________________________________________________________ The reader learns

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BODY PARAGRAPH ONE

Claim: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Evidence: 

One example from the book that supports this idea is___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

One quote from the book that supports this idea

is___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Analysis:

This quote teaches the reader that ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BODY PARAGRAPH TWO

Claim: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Evidence: 

Another example from the book that supports this idea is___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Another quote from the book that supports this idea

is___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Analysis:

This quote teaches the reader that ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Version 2 Quinn ESL ELA Essay Support Literary Analysis Essay

Name_____________________________________________________

In the novel Of Mice and Men written by John Steinbeck the theme of ____________________ is presented though the actions of _______________.  The theme is the lesson learned by reader from the novel. There was __________________________________ on the ranch because _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________One example from the novel that supports this idea is when _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________. One quote that supports this idea is when _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Page #______).  This quote teaches the reader __________________________________________________________________

                 

Captains of Industry Presentation ESL SS 8th Grade

Content Objective:  Students will read about their captain of industry and create a poster presentation about the most important ideas.

Language Objective:  Students will read and annotate their packet of information, and select the key ideas for the poster.

Agenda:

1.    Review the objectives (day 1)

2.    Review assignment and rubric (day 1)

3.    Group annotations and reading (everybody reads something, everybody annotates something) (day 1)

4.    Poster creations (everybody writes something, everybody says something) (days 2-3)

5.    Presentations and Feedback Forms (days 3-4)

Poster Requirements

          Name of Captain of Industry

          Years alive

          3 Key vocabulary words

          3 key facts

          2  images

Name: ______________________ QUINN ENGLISH @quinnenglish200

 

Captains of the Industry

Presentation Project Rubric

	25	20-15	15-10	9 & below
Knowledge of Topic	Student demonstrated an excellent understanding of their Captain of the industry Was detailed, thorough and able to answer questions with full explanations.	Student demonstrated a good understanding of their Captain of the industry Was fairly detailed and was reasonably able to field questions on the topic.	Student was uncomfortable with topic and not fully prepared. Was able to answer only basic questions.	Student does not have grasp of topic, is unable to answer questions due to poor research
Poster Guide Graphics /                                            Design	Text was minimal, used as talking points only. Guided presenter through presentation easily while maintaining good eye contact with audience.  Pictures/images supported text & content very well. Very visually appealing!	Little heavy in text, but was still a good guide for presenter without much distraction. Maintained eye contact with audience most of the time. Pictures and graphics used to support content. Was visually appealing.	Somewhat heavy in text, creating a temptation to read too often, and minimizing eye contact with audience Pictures and graphics were occasionally used.	Very heavy in text.  Information was read instead of presented. Little effort made.
Presentation Skills	Student projected voice, spoke clearly and confidently. Body language, posture, facial expressions and smile all projected a professional, energetic and very confident presenter. Presenter held audience attention very well	Student projected voice, spoke clearly and confidently. Body language, posture, facial expressions and smile all projected a professional, energetic and confident presenter. Presenter held audience attention most of the time	Some speaking skills were used, but need to practice all to keep audience engaged throughout the presentation.	Need to work on use of voice control, projection, tone to keep audience interested and engaged. Personal presentation lacked in projecting any confidence or professionalism.
Conventions of Grammar	·   Control of grammar is evident. ·   Correct verb tense is used ·   Control of sentence structure and punctuation is evident.	·   Control of grammar is somewhat evident. ·   Correct verb tense is used most of the time ·   Control of sentence structure and punctuation is somewhat evident.	·   Minimal control of grammar. ·   Verb tense is rarely correct ·   Minimal control of sentence structure and punctuation	·   Verb tense is not correct ·   No control of sentence structure and punctuation

Feedback Form

Name______________________________________________________________

Name of Presenter________________________________________________

1. In the area of knowledge of the Captain of the Industry ________________________________  (name)should receive ___________________ points because . . . .

• Something the student did well was  . . .

• Something the student needs to improve on  . . . 

2. In the area of knowledge of presentation skills ________________________________ (name) should receive ___________________ points because . . .

                                                               i.      Something the student did well was  . . .

                                                             ii.      Something the student needs to improve on  . . .

3.  Questions ideas for the presenter (Choose one question to ask):

1. What did you find most interesting about the captain of the industry?

2. If you had more time, what would you add?

3. What is the most important thing to remember about this captain of the industry?

                                                     

4. (Create your own . . .  .)

Macbeth Lesson Close Read and Claim Writing

 NAME________________________________________________

     DO NOW: Let’s review Scene III (p. 28)

1.      What words of caution does Banquo speak to Macbeth about the witches prophecies? (iii, 120-127)

2.     Despite the good fortune foretold to him by the witches, why is Macbeth not feeling so good? (iii, 130-142)

3.     A:CLAIM: LEADERSHIP:  Under the influence of unchecked power, Macbeth takes actions that have serious and devastating consequences for himself and for other characters in the play. http://www.paperstarter.com/macbeth.htm

Scene IV (p. 40) CLOSE READ (Read multiple times, annotate, Connect to literary elements or themes, create discussion questions)

“The Prince of Cumberland! Tha tis a step

on which I must fall dow, or else o’er-leap

For in my way it lies. Stars, hide your fires!

Let not light see my black and deep desires:

The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be

Which they eye fears, when it is done, to see.

(I.iv.49-54).

      Scene V (p. 44)

12.                  After reading Macbeth’s letter, summarize what Lady Macbeth worries will keep her husband from achieving the honors the witches predicted for him? (v, 14-29)

13.                  After the messenger leaves, summarize what Lady Macbeth wishes for in her soliloquy? (v, 40-53)

14.                  Upon Macbeth’s arrival and announcement that Duncan will arrive tonight, what does Lady Macbeth declare must be done to the King? (v, 59-68) 

B: CLAIM: LEADERSHIP: Lady Macbeth becomes even more bloodthirsty than her husband, and she encourages him to use his power to perpetrate violence against others. http://www.paperstarter.com/macbeth.htm

CLOSE READ (Read multiple times, annotate, Connect to literary elements or themes, create discussion questions)

Lady Macbeth:  The raven himself is hoarse

That croaks the fatal entrance of Duncan

Under my battlements. Come, you spirits

That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here,

And fill me from the crown to the toe top-full

Of direst cruelty!  Make think my blood

Stop up th’ access and passage to remorse,

That no compunctious visiting of nature

Shake my fell purpose, nor keep peace between

 the effect and it!  Come to my woman’s breasts,

And take my milk for gall, you murdering ministers

Wherever in your sightless substances

You wait on nature’s mischief! Come, thick night,

And oak the in the dunnest smoke of hell,

That my keen knife see not the would it makes

Nor heaven peep through the blanket of the dark,

To cry “Hold, hold!’ (I.v.38-53)

View it: http://youtu.be/4x0T_1tLpi4

     

HW: MY BIG CAMPUS DISCUSSION # 31

Write a paragraph using Claim A or Claim B as your first sentence analyzing Macbeth or Lady Macbeth. Use a quote from the text to support your thinking.

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