Where to begin...

step1: Find "So what"

• human victory?
• triumph?
• emotion?

step 2: How to find "So What"

• READ AND UNDERSTAND PASSAGE
• understand what imp. mssg author gives

Lit. Analysis

• lit. analysis= writing your ideas
• all about you
• your ideas on specific work

think for yourself

• write what you think/know
• DO NOT write what you think is expected
• all your own opinion

BE selfish

• your ides most impt!
• put YOUR thoughts first
• forget about audience
• simply write

you are a teacher

• explain why you are correct
• evidence is crucial
• w/o ev. invalid argument

and action!

• capture attention & hold it
• use your captive audience
• speak your thoughts to audience

in review

• 1: find "So What"
• 2: comprehend reading
• 3: write your OWN thoughts
• 4: forget audience... be selfish
• 5: explain

now you're ready to write your AWARD winning essay.
Good luck!