Literary Essays on Smoke Signals
Grade 10•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can outline a literary essay that analyzes a chosen theme in *Smoke Signals*, including an introduction, body paragraphs with evidence, and a conclusion.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. According to the video, what are the three main structural components of a literary essay?
2. Explain the difference between a literary analysis and a rhetorical analysis, as described in the video.
3. What is the purpose of close reading in the context of writing a literary essay, and how does it differ from simply summarizing the plot?
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Educational Video
Literary Analysis: A Beginner's Guide to Writing a Literary Analysis Essay
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