In this unit, you will be learning how to write a literary essay. Essays have a structure that is built upon claims, supports and evidence. In the first bend, you will be drafting a simple essay about a character in a story. In the second bend, you will analyze the theme of a text and support your interpretation. Finally, in the third bend, you will be comparing two texts with a common theme, considering the similarities and differences of each.
In essay writing you will:
In essay writing you will:
- write an introduction
- state your claim
- give reasons and evidence
- organize your writing
- acknowledge counterclaims
- use tranistion words
- write a conclusion