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Author
Geoff G.
Subject
Literary Criticism
Difficulty
10th Grade
create an overview discussion of the following: Compose an argumentative essay Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing techniques Compose an independent critique of a chosen selection Critique a literary selection based on the following approaches: - structuralist/formalist - moralist - Marxist - feminist - historical - reader-response
This resource introduces students to six critical literary approaches—structuralist/formalist, moralist, Marxist, feminist, historical, and reader-response—serving as frameworks for literary analysis and argumentation. It aims to help students identify and understand these approaches, engage in structured dialogues about personal opinions on literature, and develop critical thinking skills. Activities such as 'Turn & Talk' and 'Think-Pair-Share' encourage collaboration and reflection. Each literary lens provides a unique perspective: Structuralist/Formalist focuses on text structure; Moralist evaluates ethical lessons; Marxist examines class conflict; Feminist explores gender dynamics; Historical connects texts to their temporal context; and Reader-Response emphasizes individual interpretation. Examples and guided questions facilitate deeper understanding and application of these lenses in analyzing familiar texts.