Introduction
What is the point of body paragraphs?
To explain your thesis and give text evidence.
What tone should you use in writing a lit. analysis essay?
Formal.
Improve the thesis: "So now I'm going to tell you about how Beowulf was a hero in some ways but not in other ways."
Although Beowulf has several character flaws, overall he should be remembered as a great king.
Name four elements that need to be in an introduction.
1. The hook 2. The bridge 3. The summary 4. The thesis
What is a topic sentence?
The sentence of your body paragraph which states what the paragraph will be about? (It should be the first sentence of each body paragraph)
What should a conclusion NOT include?
New information.
Strong or weak thesis statement? "In this essay I am going to write about the reasons why Beowulf is a hero."
Weak.
From an anglo-saxon perspective Beowulf was a brave warrior.
From an Anglo-Saxon perspective, Beowulf was a brave warrior.
What should be included in the bridge?
The title and the author of the book.
How should you start each body paragraph?
1. With a transition word/phrase 2. With a topic sentence
What three elements most need to be in a conclusion?
Re-stating your thesis, so what & kicker.
What is a strong thesis statement for the question: Is Beowulf an ideal hero and king?
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Beowulf is a ancient epic that tells the story of a brave warrior who defeats Grendel his mom a dragon and he is fearless
Beowulf is an ancient epic that tells the story of a brave warrior who defeats the beast Grendel, its mom and finally a dragon. Beowulf is held in high esteem not only because of his strength but also because he is fearless.
What is the last sentence of the introduction?
The thesis
What is text evidence?
Using examples or quotes from the text to support your thesis.
True or false? It is okay to use mostly first person (I think) in literary analysis essays.
False. You can use first person (I think) when bringing up your personal opinion, but most of the essay should avoid using personal pronouns - I, me, my, mine etc
Without a doubt Beowulf should be remembered as a good hero because he did many good things.
Without a doubt, Beowulf should be remembered as a respectable hero because of his selfless attitude and his reputation for bravery.
What is the point of the thesis?
To tell your readers what the essay is about.
1. What should you absolutely avoid in the body paragraphs? 2. What should you do instead?
1. Summarizing! 2. Analyze!
Name two words to avoid in an essay.
1. thing 2. good 3. bad 3.sad
Fix this thesis: So what are the life lessons that we can learn from Beowulf?
Although Beowulf was written over one thousand years ago, we can still apply its lessons to modern life.