Writing about Literature (Critical Lens) Graphic Organizer
Directions: Use the following graphic organizer to help you develop your essay.
(If you wish you may instead create your own graphic organizer or outline on
the back of this sheet.)
Introduction-Paragraph #1
Critical Lens Quote:
Critical Lens Quote in your own words:
Agree/disagree and literature with author:
General theme sentence:
Paragraph # 2
Brief Story Summary:
Example 1 from the story:
Explanation of Example 1:
Example 2 from the story/ word for word quote:
Explanation Example 2:
Literary Element which relates:
Definition of Literary Element:
How Literary Element is shown: