Critical+Lens

10H students should review this presentation as a refresher for the Critical Lens!


 * Two-Genre vs. Critical Lens **

**A topic** is provided (“the nature of indecision”) **Thesis**: Bridges both pieces (**__Both__** pieces prove…..) **Topic Sentences**: State the theme of the passage (what the speaker says //about// the controlling idea) in Passage I or II and includes elements to be discussed. || You must write **using your own knowledge of literature (texts read and studied in school)** A **quote or lens** is provided for you to interpret and apply. (All conflict in literature is the struggle between good and evil.” ~ Anonymous) o State Quote o Interpret o Agree/Disagree & TAG both works o Thesis **Thesis:** **Two-part statement** which explains __individually__ how //each// character applies to the quote. (__Do not say__ “both characters…”) **Topic Sentences:** Relate character to the critical lens. || Body Paragraphs: o Rewords the thesis. o Summaries the main ideas in each piece of literature. o Ends with a universal statement connecting literature to the world and beyond. ||
 * =__ Two-Genre Essay __= || ==__ Critical Lens Essay __== ||
 * **Two passages are provided** – they are usually poems, excerpts, or letters
 * Introduction: **
 * General statement about controlling idea
 * TAG both passages
 * Thesis
 * Introduction: **
 * ** Main Similarities: ** **Introduction**:
 * General to specific **
 * Thesis is last sentence
 * Start with topic sentences.
 * Include
 * specific evidence from the text**, incorporate a **discussion of literary elements,** and **analyze how evidence illustrates the ideas put forth in the thesis/topic sentences.*** End with concluding thoughts that sum up the main idea of the paragraph.
 * Conclusion**: