An informative installment of the Writing for Specific Fields series helps readers learn how to interpret and write about fiction. The website details nine easy steps for writing a literary analysis—a useful method for all readers!

Concepts

literary analysis, informative writing, essay writing, essay organization, college preparation, the writing process, thesis statements, supporting evidence

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• For practice, have scholars write thesis statements about a well-known fairy tale 
• Using the suggestions presented, ask learners to write a literary analysis based on a work of fiction 

Classroom Considerations

• Requires Internet access unless teachers print the handout in advance 

Pros

• Written with an engaging tone and style 
• A lot of information that is well-organized with lists and bullets

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.9-10.2.a W.11-12.2.a