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The Underground Railroad Close-Reading Literary Analysis Model cloned 11/11/2021

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6 questions
Note from the author:
This Formative models Close-Reading Literary Analysis writing from The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead.
You will be viewing the three steps of close-reading literary analysis.
Please watch each video and answer the questions.
Step 1: Prewriting Approach
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Mr. Sutton says "we write to report what we _______."

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What do the four letters in the writing acronym P.O.E.T. stand for?

Step 2: Understanding Prompt Task & Using it to Guide Close-Reading of Excerpt
Now, here is the prompt:

The Underground Railroad Close-Reading Literary Analysis Prompt

In this excerpt from the account of how Ajarry viewed herself as the result of being an enslaved person, how does Colson Whitehead convey the complex reality that enslaved people lived with? You may choose to focus on word choice/connotation, metaphor, selection of details, imagery, and/or other literary devices.
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What task does the prompt ask? Why does Mr. Sutton underline what he does (select all that apply)?

Step 2: Close-Reading an Excerpt to Answer the Prompt
Now, watch as Mr. Sutton looks at the purpose of the prompt and uses it to guide his reading of the excerpt.
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What idea does Mr. Sutton focus on based on the prompt (task) and his close-reading of the passage?

Step 3: Writing the Literary Analysis Paragraph
Watch as Mr. Sutton explains:
  1. How to approach your intro with a focused thesis that answers the prompt.
  2. How to use evidence to support analysis while providing commentary.
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What should a thesis statement include (select all that apply)?

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What literary devices does Mr. Sutton focus on to show how Colson Whitehead develops the complex reality that enslaved people lived with?