Pre-Writing for Essay on Literature/ 1-2 pages/VISUAL ANALYSIS/MLA format ONLY/Use articles provided to support and add more only if needed
Directions: Read the information on the previous page and then use the OPTIC Strategy for Visual Analysis to brainstorm and take notes on your photograph.
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OPTIC Elements |
Student Response |
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Overview: Summarize the overall concept. |
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Parts: Describe the parts. |
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Title: Explain the title and creator. |
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Interrelationships: Explain how the parts relate to the whole. |
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Conclusion: Conclude with a strong analysis. |
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Pre-Writing
(Students should create a BRIEF outline, graphic organizer, or some other type of pre-writing for their essay.)
Outline:
I. Introduction
A. Device:
C. Quote + citation + analysis:
Thesis statement
Example of how it should be written
Introduction
Financial stress is a major problem in today’s society. In fact, the author of one source stated that “___________________________________________________________________” (_________). This quote really shows how __________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________. I can really relate to this quote because _______________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________. This was a difficult time in my life, and I ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________. Many researchers have spent considerable time examining the issue of financial stress. According to this research, financial stress ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________.
Picture to be Analyzed
· Many people believe breastfeeding in public is disrespectful and unsocial.
OR CHOOSE ANOTHER FROM HERE and give reasons
https://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/tags/controversial/#b/
USE QUOTES ONLY FROM THESE ARTICLES TO SUPPORT YOUR INTRODUCTION
https://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/03/behind-the-scenes-tank-man-of-tiananmen/ - Behind the Scenes: Tank Man of Tiananmen (The New York Times)
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36759711 - Baton Rouge killing: Black Lives Matter protest photo hailed as 'legendary'