Must be one page prewriting, rough draft, and final paper.
An interpretive essay that analyzes literature from the perspective of a quotation. In your essay, interpret the quotation and explain how it applies to literature you have read. Support your viewpoint with evidence from a variety of literary texts that you have read. Include precise language and literary terms.
“That’s what literature is. It’s the people who went before us, tapping out messages from the past, from beyond the grave, trying to tell us about life and death! Listen to them!”
Checklist
Ideas
- My topic is clear and focused
- I provide accurate, important details to support my main ideas
- I anticipate the readers’ questions and provide answers in my work
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- I have an inviting introduction, well-constructed paragraphs, and a satisfying conclusion
- My work is organized sequentially, logically, and effectively
- I use effective transitions throughout my work that make my meaning clear and help readers move through the text
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- My content and ideas–and the way I express them–match the purpose and audience
- I use natural, engaging language
- When someone reads this text, it will be clear to them that I care about and understand the topic
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- My words are specific and correctly used so my readers will know exactly what I mean
- All of my words and phrases are natural, effective, and appropriate; some of them are also memorable and powerful
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- My sentences are put together well and in a way that enhances the meaning
- I use a variety of sentence lengths and structures in my work
- When I read my work out loud, it flows well and has rhythm
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- I have reviewed my spelling, capitalization, and punctuation for correctness
- My grammar, paragraphing, and usage are correct and help me define my style while also communicating clearly
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- The formatting suits the purpose of the work
- I use the appropriate amount of white space on the page
- I use appropriate fonts, font size, titles, and heading
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