Literary Analysis Practice Essay

Now, that we have gone over good and not-so good examples of thesis statements, supporting paragraphs, and restatement/conclusions, I want you to use your analysis and re-submit it with the appropriate changes. Remember, include both poem and big idea in your thesis and make sure that you supporting paragraphs back-up your thesis statement. If you follow the worksheet correctly, you practice essay should be perfect! Good luck!

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Brainy Pix Vocabulary Graphic: UPDATED 1/23/12

I have added in the names of the students who signed up for each word. As of today, we have received 17 out of 20 Brainy Pix. Stay tuned for updates on Jupiter Grades!
Additional Task: Please post your vocabulary word, definition, and original sentence as a comment to this blog. That will make it easier for me to compile all of the vocabulary to give to you for use and for later exams.
Deadline: Wednesday, January 25, 2012.

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1. Check out the Brainy PIX on the Got Brainy Website (also linked from our MeneMAC website)
   
2. With a partner assess four brainy pix, being sure to fill in your rubric completely and specifically and to include BOTH YOUR NAMES.
   
3. Then, INDIVIDUALLY select a word from the list below to create YOUR OWN brainy pix. You may choose to work in pairs but must do TWO WORDS, if you prefer the “moral support” of a partner.
   
4. REQUIRMENTS:
   
   • Pic must include a photo you have taken yourself
     
   • Pic must show Photoshop techniques
     
   • Let Mrs. Koenig or Mr. Zavala know what word(s) you have selected to be sure there are no duplications.
   
   
5. RUBRIC and word selection due: TODAY
   
6. Brainy Pix due: Friday, January 27, as JPG file.

Word List

1. adhere (8) v, to stick to something ; to follow devoutly Ryan
   
2. affable (12) adj, Easy to approach, personable
   
3. ambivalent (4) adj, Uncertain; having contradictory feelings
   
4. antithesis (8) n, the absolute opposite Joshua
   
5. decry (6) v, to criticize openly Taylor
   
6. diminutive (11) adj, miniature, small Maurice
   
7. dubious (6) adj, Questionable; undecided Skylar
   
8. figurative (1) adj, Symbolic; representative
   
9. fickle (16) adj, Likely to change, especially one's feelings or attachment; capricious
   
10. forlorn (7) adj, Lonely and sad; despairing Eryn
    
11. fractious (4) adj, troublesome or irritable
    
12. inarticulate (5) adj, Speechless; unable to express oneself clearly Taira
    
13. irascible (4) adj, Prone to anger Joy
    
14. lucid (29) adj, Easily understood; clear Brooke
    
15. morose (71) adj, Gloomy; melancholy Lina
    
16. pacify (10) v, To bring into a peaceful state; to appease, calm Kaitlyn M
    
17. renunciation (2) n, The act of abandoning or giving up something like a right or title
    
18. repudiate (20) v, To refuse to have anything to do with
    
19. salient (3) adj, Standing out prominently; striking, remarkable Rachel
    
20. soothsayer (8) n, One who claims to predict the future
    
21. static (74) adj, Not moving, stationary Branden
    
22. taciturn (52) adj, Silent, reserved Dustin
    
23. uncanny (27) adj, of supernatural character or origin Austin
    
24. ubiquitous (77) adj, Being present everywhere
    
25. utopia (8) n, an imaginary and remote place of perfection Dior
    
26. veracity (4) n, Truthfulness
    
27. vigilant (7) adj, Being on the alert; watchful Christian
    
28. wily (10) adj, crafty, sly Adara
    
29. winsome (23) adj, Cheerful; merry; pleasant Alex