Of Mice and Men audio links

Vocabulary Exam 1-9

Quotes about justice

C/O 2015 Survey

MGP Assignments

Research Design for the MG Research Paper

Annotated Bibliography

Sample Table of Contents

Sample Cover Page

Literary Analysis

To analyze fiction, we've started with the short story.  One of the most important components of literary analysis is to understand the author's purpose.  Why did the author choose that particular setting for his/her story?  How and why did he/she use indirect characterization to explain the protagonist's conflict?  Is there anything symbolic in the story?  What does it symbolize?  Why did the author include it?  What is the tone of the story?  How does the tone help you understand the theme?  What is the theme?

Does this seem like a lot of questions?  It is!  Now it is your turn to answer them.  When you look at literature with a critical, inquiring mind, the story changes and becomes more intense, more suspenseful, more romantic, or funny, or scary, or whatever emotion the author intends for you, the reader, to experience.

Reading is much more pleasurable when you let yourself dive into the author's intent.  When you can imagine yourself in the setting with the characters, and feel the excitement of the action - when you finish a story and feel sadness that you won't know anything more about the character's lives,  - that's when you know you've learned to appreciate the literary spirit the author intended.  It's okay to laugh out loud, or cry, or yell when reading a good story - that's what the author wanted you to do - engage with the characters and enjoy yourself.  Reading is entertainment, and it's more entertaining when you understand the elements involved.  

After you read "On the Sidewalk Bleeding," you told me particular elements that you would benefit from learning more about.  Below are YouTube links to the various elements.  Choose two to view, and answer the questions provided in class.  I promise you will be a more productive, analytical reader after doing so. 

Literary Elements                   Symbolism

Characterization: 

Theme:       Theme Statements - "On the Sidewalk Bleeding"

Theme: 

Irony: 

Introduction to English III 2013-14

Students, 

    Welcome to English III!  I'm excited about a new school year and working with each of you.  Please click on the link below to familiarize yourself with the classroom expectations.

Class Expectations

Ms. Franklin