The document provides an agenda and instructions for a literary analysis assignment in 8th grade Language Arts. It outlines that students will do independent reading, spelling pretests, and work on a literature analysis. It details the components of a strong analysis including an introduction with a summary, thesis, evidence from the text, and conclusion. Students are given a graphic organizer to guide their analysis of a book by identifying what they liked and disliked, memorable events, fascinating parts, and questions about themes, characters, and the author's style.

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8th Grade Language Arts
Agenda:
1. Independent Reading
2. Spelling Pretest and choosing new words
3. Lit Analysis
4. Work time Assignments:
-Thesis due (T)
-ROTHMC Projects (W)
-Graphic organizer (TH)
-Spelling Test (TH)
-Vocabulary Unit 14 (TH)

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Your analysis should evaluate many of the following details of a
book: theme, setting, style, plot, characters, POV, etc.
Key features of an analysis:
• Identify the author and title of the book and give a brief
summary of the story
• Clear thesis statement that includes why the writer found the
story interesting and a recommendation about the book
• Specific details/evidence from the text, including details,
examples, quotes, or other evidence
• A clearly organized introduction, body, and conclusion
• A summary of the analysis in the conclusion

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Like
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Didn't like:
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1. Which character had the most impact on me and why?
2. Which event was most memorable and why?
3. Which parts were most fascinating? Which were easy to skip over? Why?
4. What is the theme of ROTHMC? What can you learn from it?
5. What did you think of the author's writing style?

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Literary Analysis
Book title and author:
Thesis: