Crafting a Thesis for Literary Analysis

Crafting a Thesis for Literary Analysis

Grade 9 ยท ELA ยท 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can create a thesis statement that presents an argument about a literary work and outlines the main points I will discuss in my essay.

Warm-Up Video

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How to Write an Advanced Literary Thesis

Practice Questions

7 questions ยท Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

โ€œWrite a thesis statement for a literary analysis essay on the theme of isolation in the novel "The Catcher in the Rye." Be sure to include the "what," "how," and "so what" components. Create a thesis statement for a literary analysis essay about the use of imagery in the poem "The Road Not Taken." Ensure that your statement includes the "what," "how," and "so what" components. โ€

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