R18.1-6 Essay Exercise: Rhetoric Level (Critical Essay)

Literary Core Skill:

Rhetoric Level 18: Compose 6-10-page critical essays.
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Elements of Fiction:

Theme
Worldview
Biblioscopic Diaglogue
Composition

Assignment Type:

Description:

By completing the following six assignments in order, students will compose a page-length thematic essay of the current title. Each assignment builds on the previous one, making systematic completion necessary.

The “Critical” Essay is distinct from the “Thematic” and “Interpretive” essays in that it requires the student to move beyond an explanation of the text to an explanation of the conversation about the text as it appears in the works of other readers. The student should consult a range of critical essays or student papers and then summarize, characterize, and evaluate the interpretations they offer. Finally, the student should offer his own interpretation of the text as a contribution to this discussion.

Instructions for creating effective writing prompts can be found at www.centerforlitschools.com.

Grading Rubric:

Teachers use the 5-fold grading rubric found at www.centerforlitschools.com/5fold-grading-rubric.

R18.1 Essay Exercise: Thesis

This worksheet presents thematic writing prompt derived from current title and critical discussion about current title. Student submits two or three proposed thesis statements in response.

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