literary analysis slides

1. Literary Analysis Definition
A literary analysis
carefully examines a
text, or one element of
a text, such as
character, setting, plot
or theme of a story.

2. 4 Story Elements
1.Setting
2.Characters
3.Plot
4.Theme

3. Story Elements Defined
■ Setting- where and when the story takes place.
■ Characters- are the people in the story. Some
characters are more developed than others.
■ Plot-sequence of events in a story. The plot contains
a problem that the main character needs to solve.
Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and
resolution are all parts of the plot.
■ Theme- an important message about life that the
author wants readers to understand. A story can have
more than one theme.

4. Plot Elements Fill in the Blank
Climax Resolution Rising Action
Exposition Falling Action

5. Use the Word Bank above to answer
questions 6 through 12.
6. Events that move or carry the story to its conclusion ________________________________
7. The part of the plot (story events) that introduces the characters, the setting, and the basic
situation/conflict. _______________________________________
8. The high point or turning point in a literary work ___________________________________
9. The part of the plot where the story/conflict ends __________________________________
10. The events that lead up to the climax ________________________________________
11. The problem a character needs to overcome __________________________________
12. The events that follow the climax ___________________________________________

6. Anticipation Guide
Directions: Read the
statements below and
put a check mark in the
appropriate column,
depending on whether
you agree or disagree
with each.
Then, write a short
explanation explaining
why you feel that way.
A friendship
can be ruined
by
competition.
Ex. If both you
and your
friend want
something,
but only one
of you can
have it, your
friendship will
suffer
Agree Disagree Explanation
Boxing is a
violent sport
and promotes
anger.
Agree Disagree Explanation
Boxing is a
healthy way to
relieve
tension.
Agree Disagree Explanation
A true Agree Disagree Explanation

7. Next…
Partner up and read “Amigo
Brothers”

8. Score Card: Who won the fight, Antonio or Felix?
Complete a score card by citing evidence from the
story.
Evidence Antonio Felix
Total Points:
WINNER???

9. Partner Up- Work with a partner to complete the
"Plot Elements" pages. Include text evidence where
ever possible.

10. Plot Elements
Setting Time and place in which a story
happens.
Conflict The problems or struggle in the
story
Characters Main and minor characters’ whose
thoughts and actions greatly
impact the plot
Point of View The perspective from which the
story is told.
Theme The main message or main idea of
the story.

11. Plot Elements
Exposition The introduction of the
setting, characters, and
conflict.
Rising Action Events that build to the
point of greatest
suspense
Climax Moment of greatest
suspense, or turning
point
Falling
Action
Events that occur after
the climax
Resolution Wrap it up- what is the
theme, how did
characters change,
what's the lesson?

12. Literary Analysis Definition
A literary analysis
carefully examines a
text, or one element of
a text, such as
character, setting, plot
or theme of a story.

13. Literary Analysis Writing Task
You have read the short story, "Amigo Brothers," which focuses on the power of true
friendship. The text develops the theme that true friendship will always triumph over
competition.
Directions: Write/Type an essay that demonstrates how this theme is developed through
the character's words and actions. Use evidence from the text to support your
response.
1. This is a graded assignment.
2. You may write your essay on lined paper, or type in a separate Office 365 Word
Document. Share your essay- kgillespie@wtps.org
3. Essays should be completed in paragraph form (intro paragraph, body
paragraph/s, and conclusion paragraph)
4. Check for complete sentences and capitalization/punctuation.

14. Theme
Theme is a lesson about life the
author wants to share with the reader.
An author may state a theme openly,
but more often, readers must find and
identify theme on their own. Readers
can find theme by analyzing story
elements; setting, characters, plot.
What is the Theme of Amigo Brothers?
True friendship will always triumph
over competition.
Today'sMeet
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15. New Words and Phrases
Introductory Statement
Thesis Statement (present a plan)
Topic Sentence (Controlling Idea)for each body paragraph
Evidence-Details, direct quotations
Transition words and Phrases
Conclusion

16. Introduction  includes the introductory statement
which introduces the title, author, and text type and a
clear thesis statement which presents a plan for the
essay.
Body Paragraphs/Sentences  Each body
paragraph starts with a topic sentence that includes
a controlling idea. Evidence from the text supports
the writer’s analysis. Direct quotes from the text
provide evidence for the analysis. Transition
words/phrases- connect ideas.
Conclusion  Restates thesis and sums up the
writer’s ideas.
Analysis Structure
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17. Introduction Paragraph
1. Hook the reader by posing a
question.
2. Introduction  includes the
introductory statement which
introduces the title, author, and
text type and a clear thesis
statement which presents a plan
for the essay.
3. Introductions should also
include details from the Exposition-
setting, characters, and conflict

18. ■ Introduces the title,
author, and text type.
■ Ex. In the short story,
“Amigo Bothers” by
Piri Thomas
■ Presents the writer’s plan
for the analysis
■ Ex. One significant theme is
that true friendship can
triumph over competition.
What’s the Difference?
Introductory Statement Thesis Statement

19. Let's Try It Out...
Question Have you ever wondered if your friendship could be ruined by competition?
Intro Statement
Thesis
Statement
Exposition Characters-
Setting=
Conflict-
Intro Paragraph-

20. Intro Paragraph-Let's Try It Out...
Question Have you ever wondered if a friendship can be ruined by competition?
Intro Statement In the short story, “Amigo Bothers” by Piri Thomas,
Thesis
Statement
One significant theme is that true friendship can triumph over competition.
Exposition Characters- Antonio and Felix- lifelong friends and dedicated boxers
Setting= Bronx, NY
Conflict- Both Characters work hard to train, and now they must face one
another in the ring.
Intro Paragraph- Have you ever wondered if a friendship could be ruined by competition? Well that's
exactly what characters Antonio and Felix experienced. Both boys had lived and
trained in the Bronx for years, but now they were faced with their biggest
match...against each other! In the short story, "Amigo Brothers" by Piri Thomas,
one significant theme is that true friendship can triumph over competition. The
author develops this theme through the actions and dialogue of the characters.

21. Body Paragraph/s
Each body paragraph starts
with a topic sentence that
includes a controlling idea.
Evidence from the text
supports the writer’s analysis.
Direct quotes from the text
provide evidence for the
analysis. Transition
words/phrases- connect
ideas.

22. Conclusion Paragraph/s
The conclusion paragraph
restates the thesis and wraps
up the author's ideas.

23. Literary Analysis Writing Task
You have read the short story, "Amigo Brothers," which focuses on the power of true
friendship. The text develops the theme that true friendship will always triumph over
competition.
Directions: Write/Type an essay that demonstrates how this theme is developed through
the character's words and actions. Use evidence from the text to support your
response.
1. This is a graded assignment.
2. You may write your essay on lined paper, or type in a separate Office 365 Word
Document. Share your essay- kgillespie@wtps.org
3. Essays should be completed in paragraph form (intro paragraph, body
paragraph/s, and conclusion paragraph)
4. Check for complete sentences and capitalization/punctuation.

25. On our class webpage, you will find a
link that says "Writing Resources"
Use the writing resource page to help add details to your Literary Analysis
■ Dialogue Rules and Examples
■ Transition Words and Phrases
■ Grading Rubric for this essay- focus on the "4" score
■ Digital Text of Amigo Brothers
■ Go back and edit your essays now that you have additional
resources, even if you shared the document with me-

26. PowerSchool Assignments
1. If you are finished your Literary Analysis, check PowerSchool for any missing
assignments.
■ If you need to complete your MP2 slide, you can find it in the “Shared with Me”
link on your One Drive.
■ If you are missing the Newsela “Reagan Challenger Speech” assignment, log
onto Newsela and search “Reagan Challenger Speech” Complete 5 annotations,
write activity, and quiz.
■ If you are missing “Local News” go to our class webpage to “Reading
Comprehension Resources.” There is a local news link…open that link and
follow the directions. Read any local news story and complete the sentence
frames.
2. If all assignments are up to date, log onto Newsela and read an article of your
choice, or you may choose to do extra Independent Reading or Software.