literary analysis essay

In this unit, students will learn about the use of figurative language in literature. They will specifically study simile and metaphor to define what those terms mean. They will also develop an understanding of why authors choose to use these in their writing. Finally, students will write an...

This module has been designed to work within the 6th grade TCWRP reading unit, Lifting the Levels of Reading Through Strong Partnerships, and Bend 1 of writing unit, Literary Analysis: Quick Lit Essays and Fan Fiction Scenes . Many of the mini-tasks in the module are based on specific TC...

This seventh grade module is part of a larger unit that teaches students how to analyze literary elements: characters, conflict, plot, point of view, symbolism, and theme through short stories and poetry that explores themes related to growing up. The module is used at the end of the unit as a...

In this task students write a literary analysis on Kindred around the theme of mental slavery.

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In this task, students will answer the following essential question: How do writers communicate ideas through literature?

Students will begin by reading an America novel and focusing on the elements of the text — characters, ideas, symbols, etc.— they find most interesting....