Part IV: 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 (is true) and literature with au-
thor:
General theme sentence/Clincher Sentence:
Body: Paragraphs #2, 3, & 4
Brief Story Summary with parts (paragraph 2):
Connection to quote (paragraph 3):
Direct ideas from the story that support you opinion on the quote (paragraph 3): (at least
one direct quote)
1.
2.
3.
Literary Element #1/definition/example from story (paragraph 4):
Literary Element # 2/defintion/example from story (paragraph 4):
Connection between Literary Elements and the quote (paragraph 4):
Conclusion-Paragraph # 5
Restate Critical Lens quote:
Restate Critical Lens quote in your own words:
Remind reader of your major points:
Clincher Sentence: