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Response to Literature
Response to Literature
In a response to literature essay, the writer shows thoughtful comprehension beyond plot and explains underlying meaning beyond text. The writer develops an analysis of the literary work and includes support and commentary.
Basics in a Box
Response to Literature at a Glance
Introduction
Introduces the title and author and a clear statement of your response
RUBRIC
A successful response to literature should include an introduction that names the literary work and author and clearly states the writers overall response to it
Body
Evidence
Examples from the story
provide a concise summary of the literary work so that readers can understand the response contain analysis and specific reactions and responses to the literary work support the writers statements with quotations with commentary and details from the story
Quotations
Commentary
Conclusion
Restates response and provides connection of authors purpose to readers own lives.
Greed/ Generosity
Acceptance/ Isolation
Love
Sacrifice
Character
Motivation
SO
Response to Literature