Imagery Analysis for Of Mice and Men

Student Name: ______

CATEGORY / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1
Topic Sentence / The topic sentence contains the title and author of the work being analyzed, contains a subject and opinion, and has the following characteristics: captures the reader's attention by using thought provoking words and planting questions in the reader's mind, and introduces the topic without announcing it. A general topic sentence with a follow up limiting sentence containing the above characteristics is also acceptable. / The topic sentence contains the title and author of the work being analyzed, contains a subject and opinion and introduces the topic without announcing it. / The topic sentence contains the title and author of the work being analyzed and contains a subject and opinion.
Concrete Details / Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. / Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported. / Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported. / Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.
Focus on Main Idea / There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information. / Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general. / Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information. / The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Commentary / The author has taken the ideas and made them "his or her own" through commentary, analysis, insight, interpretation, opinion, etc. / The writer seems to be drawing on knowledge or experience, but not all commentary adds to the analysis of the topic. / The writer includes commentary, but adds nothing to the discussion of the topic--for example, shallow commentary, repetition, or irrelevant associations. / The writer has not tried to transform the information in a personal way. The ideas and the way they are expressed seem to belong to someone else.
Sentence Structure (Sentence Fluency) / All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure. / Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure. / Most sentences are well-constructed but have a similar structure. / Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling.
Word Choice / Writer uses words and phrases that make an impact. The choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced. / Writer uses words and phrases that make an impact, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone. / Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair. / Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Jargon or cliches may be present and detract from the meaning.
Grammar & Spelling (Conventions) / Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. / Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. / Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. / Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Rough Draft Due: _____

Final Draft Due: _____

Steps for writing an analysis

ü  Read the selection being analyzed. We read chapter one in class.

ü  Gather Evidence. That’s the imagery analysis chart.

ü  Create a blank outline.

ü  Form an opinion on Steinbeck’s use of imagery and write a topic sentence. Write the topic sentence in your outline.

ü  Find specific evidence that supports your opinion that you wrote in your topic sentence. Write it on the ‘A.’ of your outline.

ü  Explain, share your thoughts, give your opinion, provide insights on your evidence that shows how your evidence supports the opinion you made in your topic sentence. Write it on the #1 below your letter “A.”

ü  Explain, share your thoughts, give your opinion, provide insights on your evidence that shows how your evidence supports the opinion you made in your topic sentence. Write it on the #2 below your letter “A.”

ü  Find specific evidence that supports your opinion that you wrote in your topic sentence. Write it on the ‘B.’ of your outline.

ü  Explain, share your thoughts, give your opinion, provide insights on your evidence that shows how your evidence supports the opinion you made in your topic sentence. Write it on the #1 below your letter “B.”

ü  Explain, share your thoughts, give your opinion, provide insights on your evidence that shows how your evidence supports the opinion you made in your topic sentence. Write it on the #2 below your letter “B.”

ü  Write a concluding sentence that sums it all up.

ü  Write a rough draft based on your outline. Feel free to arrange the order. Provide transitions.

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