Transcript Response to Literature Essay

Response to Literature
An Essay
What is a Response to Literature Essay?
• A writing piece in which the writer
reads a piece of literature and
writes about their personal
connections and personal feelings
the piece inspires. The response also
describes the main theme and
explains the lesson learned.
What should I do first?
1.
Read the piece of literature
2. Organize your thoughts
-what is your initial response after
reading it
-personal memories, emotions,
thoughts, etc., that connect you with
the story or a character
-what is the theme/message the
author is trying to get across
What should I do first continued…
3. Write your Response to Literature
Essay
I See Purple Cows!
ISPC
I= introduce the piece of literature
S=summarize the novel’s storyline
(use plot stages-10 to 12 sentences)
P= personal connection
C=conclusion
Paragraph One
Introduce the piece of
literature…then write a summary
-Tell the type of literature (novel,
article, etc.), title or the literature
(properly punctuated) and the
author.
Example: The novel, Star Girl , by
Jerry Spenili is about …
**Remember, long works should be
italicized or underlined.
Following the introductory
sentence, write a brief summary.
**Remember, you are not
rewriting the story. A summary
focuses on the key details
(PLOT).
Paragraphs 2, 3 and …?
• The paragraph minimum is two paragraphs,
but you may have more.
• Write about what events, topics or ideas from
the novel or story you were capable of
connecting with.
a). Begin with a topic sentence that connects you to
an event or topic from the story
b). Explain your connection- how do you relate
c). Explain your response-feelings emotions about
the connection you made
d). Use an example or quote from the sory to help
support your connection (Two are required-one per
paragraph).
e). If you can’t make a personal connection at all
talk about the main character. Talk about the
events that he/she experienced and what he/she
realizes or learns through the events.
Think Deep! Be expressive!
Final Paragraph
Conclusion
• Conclude with what you believe to be the
theme/message of the novel or story.
What main message is the author trying
to get across?
a). Begin with a topic sentence that
introduces the main theme/message
b). Explain the theme in detail
c). Use an example from the novel to help
support your idea
d). Explain the overall lesson the main
character learned. Explain what you learned.
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MLA
In text citations
Works Cited
Size 12 font; times new roman
Title (Be creative)
1 ½ pages minimum; maximum 3
Honors: 2 to 4
*I will be printing your paper out so be sure to have
the correct heading
Grading
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This is weighted as a project grade (40%)
Due Date- Monday October 3rd C1,C2,C3
October 5th C4, C5
You may type and print out or turn in to
Google Classroom
Must be turned in to Google or typed and printed,
no exceptions.