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Response to Literature            
Links
Crafty Conclusions
A very useful link to information on writing effective conclusions.
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/conclusions.html
Guide to Writing a Literary Analysis Paper
This guide is best suited for advanced students who need to discover their own thesis statements.
Clearly written -- college level.
http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/literature.html
Literary Criticism web resouces
This site is a compilation of web sites that explore literary criticism.
http://42explore.com/litcrit.htm
Poway Unified's Guide to Response to Lit. Essays
Excellent guide page for students.
http://www.powayusd.com/projects/literacy/WritingWithStyle/06BasicStructure.htm
Writing About Literature
This is an online guide source for writing about literature.
http://personal.ashland.edu/~glevine/203/writeres.htm

Documents
NameDescription
"The Highwayman" sample essayThis sample essay was written by a student at Serrano Intermediate School. 
A Response to Literature Essay OutlineSample outline from RSM Intermediate School 
Anne Frank Response to Literature PromptStudents write about the character they admire most from the play. 
Body Paragraph OutlineFor students who need more "scaffolding," this outline may help those who need a specific place to write body paragraph information. 
Color-Coding PostersColor posters for RtoL essays, Sassy sentences, and narrative writing. 
Commentary mini-lesson8th grade handout/worksheet to improve commentary (CM) in Response to Lit. essays. 
Concrete Details - TLCDThis Inspiration 8.0 document outlines the "transition," "lead-in," and "concrete detail" components. 
Detailed Paragraph ExplanationThis notebook reference guide explains the parts of the detailed paragraph. 
Dialectical Journal DirectionsStudents practice "commentary" skills by using dialectical (or double-entry) journals. 
Dialectical Journal IdeasThis info sheet includes ideas for the right-hand column of the dialectical journal. 
Expository Writing and Response to Lit. PowerPointPresentation by A. Mattos, 3/9/05 
Fish Cheeks Sample EssayResponse to Literature sample using the Jane Schaffer method. (Thank you, Kathy Kliewer) 
Inspiration Template for R to LThis template uses color-coding for the different layers of the essay. 
Integrating Quotations using MLA formatThe information on this worksheet is from: The Citadel Writing Center: http://www.citadel.edu/citadel/otherserv/wctr/quotes.html  
Introductory Paragraph GuideThis simple worksheet guides students as they create intro paragraphs. Sample high school intro is located on the bottom of the page. 
Literary Analysis WritingA guide to literary analysis. This file is from http://powayusd.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/pusdrbhs/academics/english/curriculum/literaryguide.pdf. 
Prewriting Guide for 5 Paragraph R to L essayA one page overview of the 5 paragraph essay with room in each paragraph box for basic outline (good for getting the "big picture") 
R to L - Full essay visual diagramThis .pdf document, created in Inspiration, is a good visual representation of the Rto L essay. 
R to L Essay Outline FormThis outline has lines for students to add sentences or phrases. 
R to L PowerPoint -- Handouts/3 slides per pageThis handout goes with the RSM PowerPoint for R to L essays. 
Response to Lit. Form for "reverse outlining"Peer editors use this form to "reverse outline" an R to L essay. 
Response to Literature Poster/HandoutThis one-page 5 paragraph essay structure may be duplicated for student notebooks or enlarged for a class poster. 
Response to Literature PowerPointThis presentation covers the basic components of a literary analysis essay. Feel free to customize this project with specific examples from works of literature covered in your classes. (Adopted by RSM Intermediate School.) 
Response to Literature PowerPointThis PowerPoint is based on the Jane Schaffer writing method. (From Kim Conley -- Los Alisos).  
Response to Literature WorksheetsThis download is a compressed file folder of worksheets and handouts that correspond to Kim Conley's Response to Literature PowerPoint. In order to open the file, you may need to download a free version of "Stuffit Expander" if it is not included on your computer. (a .sitx file) (Mac only) 
Response to Literature Worksheets -- RSMThis will download a compressed folder of worksheets and handouts which correspond to Anita Mattos's Response to Lit and Expository Writing PowerPoint. You will need to download a free trial version of “Stuffit Expander” in order to open this folder, if it is not already included on your computer. (Mac only) 
Sample Anne Frank 5 Par Essay StructureThis sample introductory paragraph and body paragraph can be expanded into a full essay by students needing more "scaffolding" in their writing. Then next step would be to have students choose a character they admire from the play and write a complete essay on their own. 
Skills Tracking Page RtoL 
Thesis Statement PowerpointA handy Powerpoint that introduces and teaches the thesis statement. 
Writing a Hook -- "Leading the Way"This 2 page document is a handy resource showing students ten ways to begin an essay. 
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