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

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Read the information below and then use the OPTIC strategy to brainstorm and take notes on your photograph.

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.

OPTIC Elements

Student Response

Overview:

Summarize the overall concept.

Parts:

Describe the parts.

Title:

Explain the title and creator.

Interrelationships: Explain how the parts relate to the whole.

Conclusion: Conclude with a strong analysis.

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:

B. General discussion:

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'