Learning Target: I will produce a well-written literary analysis The

on Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet using correct MLA citations and formatting.
ELAGSE9-10W1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient
evidence. ELAGSE9-10W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and
accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. ELAGSE9-10W8: Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research
question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.

Writing Assessment 3-1

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Essay Prompts Tragedy
of Romeo and Juliet

Directions: Choose one of the following writing prompts to complete your literary analysis.

A comparison/contrast about the actions of the teens presented in the play in relation to the teens in

America today.
juxtaposition
An analysis of the characterization of two or three characters in regards to foil and and
how the playwright uses these characters to convey theme
the overall
of the play.
Discuss whether the tragedy itself was fate or free will: Throughout the play, Romeo and Juliet
blame fate for all of the misfortune they experience. While some scholars agree with the tragic
couple, others believe Romeo and Juliets poor decisions make them responsible for their own
misfortunes. Which do you believe?
The present in
Analysis of the themes that still resonate today (should discuss at least two themes
Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet )
Choose one character from Romeo and Juliet and track his/her growth through the play to answer
the following question: Which character has the most to offer a modern adolescent audience?

A literary analysis takes a deeper look into a literary piece. It is not just a paper about a certain
character or even the plot. When you are writing this type of essay, it is so important to look at how the
literary piece was written and what methods the author or playwright used Theto Tragedy oflife.
bring it to
uliet is a masterpiece that has been popular for generations. It is about two teenagers who fall
in love and have to deal with the fact that they are from feuding families. Their love becomes a tragedy
when they find out that they wont be able to be together. They both meet their demise in the end, and it is
all for love.
You have to go a little deeper and not just write about the plot (story) as a love story with a bad
ending.
You will need to start the paper off with a little background information on the Romeo and Juliet
saga so that even someone who hasnt read the story can understand the paper. It is so important to create
an outline so that you know exactly what you will want to include and to get an idea of the best ways to
present this information. Remember that you will still need to create a focus for this paper which will be
your thesis statement. It is the central theme of your paper and all areas should work to prove this point.
You will only need to include enough background information to prove this point as well.
Helpful Hints:

Your essay should have both in introduction paragraph and a conclusion.

Your final document should have an outline and a Works Cited page.
Make sure to include the playwright and the title of the work in your introduction.
omeo and Juliet
is a play, not a novel, book or story. Do not call it anything but a
play, tragedy or drama.
You should have a least three strong arguments to support your point of view and three strong
pieces of evidence (direct quotes) from the play to support each point.
Make sure your facts are straight! If you mention something from the play, make sure the
information is accurate!
When you choose a prompt, make sure you actually identify with it because it makes your writing
 Learning The Tragedy
Target: ofproduce
I will Romeo and Juliet
a well-written literary analysis on using correct MLA citations and formatting.
ELAGSE9-10W1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient
evidence. ELAGSE9-10W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and
accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. ELAGSE9-10W8: Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research
question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.

out the prompt, it will show in your essay.

better.
 Learning Target: I will produce a well-written literary analysis on using correct MLA citations and formatting.
ELAGSE9-10W1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient
evidence. ELAGSE9-10W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and
accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. ELAGSE9-10W8: Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research
question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.

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Introduction:
Topic: _______________________________________________________________________
Attention grabber):
_______________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Background: Tie your hook to your topic:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
(In your written essay, give a brief summary of relevant parts of the play here)
REMEMBER: A thesis is a sentence explaining what you will be discussing/proving in your paper.
Claim/Thesis: Write a tentative thesis statement for the prompt of your choice.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________
Body Paragraph 1:
Topic Sentence: What is the first thing you would like to expose about your topic that will help support
your thesis?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Supporting Sentence: What is the definition of the literary term you have provided OR what is the context of
the quote that you are about to use?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

Detail or example: What excerpt (quote) will you use to prove your idea/point? (Act ___, Scene ___, Line
___)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Explanation 1: What does that quote mean in plain English?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Explanation 2: How does this quote prove your thesis (Explain your excerpt)?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Concluding sentence: What should be the conclusion that your audience should draw based on the
information youve given them?
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Body Paragraph 2 and 3: (Use the same steps for paragraph 1. Place on notebook paper).
Conclusion: (Remind the readers of your points made in your thesis statement to allow them to see how
all the dots connect). What lingering idea do you want your reader to keep thinking about once they
have finished reading your paper? Your paper should end with an idea that connects to the real
Learning Target: I will produce a well-written literary analysis on using correct MLA citations and formatting.
ELAGSE9-10W1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient
evidence. ELAGSE9-10W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and
accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. ELAGSE9-10W8: Gather relevant information from multiple
authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research
question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for
citation.

worldsomething beyond simply .

_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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Essay Outline Template
I. Introductory Paragraph
A. Introduce the essay What is the topic of this essay? Briefly summarize the content and/or purpose of the
play. (Dont forget to cite the title and author of the play)
B. Provide some context for discussion
C. Thesis Statement:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
II. Paragraph #1
A. Affirmative Claim #1 ____________________________________________
Use support/Evidence from the text (use the IDEA strategy)
B. Introduce the Quote
C. Deliver the Quote
D. Explain the Quote
E. Analyze the Quote
F. Transitional sentence into your 2nd Claim paragraph
III. Paragraph #2
A. Affirmative Claim #2 __________________________________________________________
Use support/Evidence from the text (use the IDEA strategy)
B. Introduce the Quote
C. Deliver the Quote
D. Explain the Quote
E. Analyze the Quote
F. Transitional sentence into your 3rd Counter-Claim paragraph
IV. (Counter-Claim)
A. Present your Counter-Claim Statement: (

Use support/Evidence from the text (use the IDEA strategy)

B. Introduce the Quote
C. Deliver the Quote
D. Explain the Quote
E. Analyze the Quote
F. Transitional sentence into your conclusion paragraph
V. Conclusion
A. Remind readers of the essential point of your thesis
B. Summarize the arguments presented in this essay as they relate to your central argument.
C. End with a memorable idea or sentence that supports the ideas presented in this essaythis relates to the
of your topic
D. Addresses the bigger picture (In other words, answers the question, So What?Why do students need to
read Shakespeare?)