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The Literary Analysis:. John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. STEP 1 (Topic selection):. Choose your topic from the list of 25 If you know of a different topic you wish to use, please let me know!. STEP 2 (KWHL):. Complete the KWHL chart while reading the novel.
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The Literary Analysis: John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men
STEP 1 (Topic selection): • Choose your topic from the list of 25 • If you know of a different topic you wish to use, please let me know!
STEP 2 (KWHL): • Complete the KWHL chart while reading the novel. • Begin brainstorming ideas for your paper as you are reading the novel.
STEP 3 (Thesis Statement): • Write your thesis statement: • ONE sentence • Encompasses everything you will discuss in your paper • Similar to a hypothesis in science, this is what you are trying to PROVE in your paper • Sometimes you can actually restructure your topic to form your thesis statement
STEP 3 (Thesis Statement): • Example: Let’s say you chose Topic 1: How does Steinbeck create a sense of insecurity in the novel? Your thesis statement can be written as follows: In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck creates a sense of insecurity in the novel by his use of language, through the contribution of setting, and through his use of characters.
STEP 4 (3 Main Points): • Choose three points that support and help you prove your thesis • Consider choosing: • 3 characters • 3 events • NOTE: Many students like to select their 3 main points before writing their thesis so they can use these points while writing the thesis (see my example!)
STEP 5 (Ideas for each main point ): • You will notice that each main point contains a section A and B, each subtitled IDEA. • This is where you will be more specific regarding the book. This is support for each of your MAIN POINTS.
STEP 6 (Support from book ): • After coming up with your Idea for each Main Point, you then need to find that information in the book • Pull an excerpt or quote from the book for each IDEA • Write down this quote verbatim (word for word). Use elipsis is you are leaving anything out! • Don’t forget to add the author’s last name (Steinbeck) and page number for each!
STEP 7 (Support from outside sources): • The next step, after finding support from the book, is to find support from outside sources. • You will need to find TWO reputable sources. • Again, write down information VERBATIM (word-for-word). • Complete an MLA citation sheet for each of your two sources. • Add last name and page number (if applicable).
STEP 7 (Support from outside sources): • NOTE: You need to provide outside information for at least ONE IDEA in EACH main point (total of three quotes from outside source).