Transcript "Raymond`s Run" Literary Analysis PPT

Literary Analysis Essay
Goal
-Analyze what you have read. This means to
examine what you have read closely and
determine the key points.
-Find quotes to fit your analysis.
-Fill out an outline.
DO NOT USE “I”, “me”, “my”, “mine”, etc.
-Write an On-Demand Essay.
DO NOT USE “I”, “me”, “my”, “mine”, etc.
Review Essay Outline
Paragraph 1: Introduction
-Attention Getter
-Background Information
-Thesis
Paragraph 2-4: Body Paragraphs
-TREAT (topic, reason, example (2), analysis (2), transition)
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
-Restate Thesis/Claim
-Generalize Topic/Points
-Relate to Life in General
-Lasting Impression
Theme
Pick 3 examples to prove the theme of
“Raymond’s Run” from the beginning,
middle, and end of the story.
Write the quotes exactly as they appear next
to “E” in the body paragraphs section body
paragraphs in the following order:
1.
2.
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Paragraph 2: Beginning
Paragraph 3: Middle
Paragraph 4: End
Warm Up: Find examples to prove the theme of
“Raymond’s Run” (to help out others)
CHOOSE 3
1. Squeaky befriends Mary Louise: “…Mary Louise who used to be a
friend of mine when she first moved to Harlem from Baltimore and got
beat up by everybody until I took up for her…” (Bambara 31).
2. Squeaky protects Raymond: “…and I’ve got Raymond walking on
the inside close to the buildings, cause he’s subject to fits of fantasy
and starts thinking he’s a circus performer and that the curb is a
tightrope strung high in the air” (Bambara 30).
3. Squeaky coaches Raymond: “…I can always retire as a runner and
begin a whole new career as a coach with Raymond as my champion”
(Bambara 37).
4. Squeaky gives up running: “And I’ve got a roomful of ribbons and
medals and awards. But what has Raymond got to call his own?”
(Bambara 37).
Attention Getter
-Quote (different from those used in your body
paragraphs) + Description of General CharacterSqueaky
-Rhetorical Question + Description of General
Character-Squeaky
-Anecdote (short interesting story that discusses first
impressions)
-Cliché (not judging a book by its cover, there is no
greater joy than helping others, a diamond in the
rough, without a care in the world, etc.)
Thesis (Claim + Reasons)
Theme: put others before yourself
2. Use your 3 examples for the theme and
summarize the quote into a few words.
In “Raymond’s Run” the overall theme of…
1.
Background Information
1.
2.
What was “Raymond’s Run” about? Think about
how the theme ties into the story.
Write a three to five sentence summary of the
short story that touches on the key points. You
can use this starter:
In Toni Cade Bambara’s short story
“Raymond’s Run,” Squeaky is a young girl
who…
Topic Sentences (Topic + reason)
Take the topic (the theme of the story) and give
your reason from the thesis.
In the story “Raymond’s Run,” the theme
is supported when Squeaky watches
Raymond while practicing for the upcoming
May Day Race.
Reason + Example
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Take the reason in its summarized form to lead into
the quote and then state the example/evidence
(quote):
In the story “Raymond’s Run,” the theme is
supported when Squeaky watches Raymond while
practicing for the upcoming May Day Race.
Squeaky always makes sure that her brother is safe
by keeping him on the inside of the sidewalk and
away from traffic, “…and I’ve got Raymond
walking on the inside close to the buildings, cause
he’s subject to fits of fantasy and starts thinking
he’s a circus performer and that the curb is a
tightrope strung high in the air” (Bambara 30).
Reason + Example (GATE)
T
R
E
R
E
Take the reason in its summarized form to lead into the
quote and then state the example/evidence (quote):
In the story “Raymond’s Run,” the theme is supported
when Squeaky watches Raymond while practicing for the
upcoming May Day Race.
Squeaky always makes sure that her brother is safe by
keeping him on the inside of the sidewalk and away from
traffic, “…and I’ve got Raymond walking on the inside
close to the buildings, cause he’s subject to fits of fantasy
and starts thinking he’s a circus performer and that the
curb is a tightrope strung high in the air” (Bambara 30).
Squeaky also makes sure that when she watches her
brother he does not run into the street, “…if you don’t
watch him he’ll dash across traffic …” (30).
Analysis
The analysis shows how the theme is illustrated in the
text and why the theme matters, both in the story and in
the real world.
A When Squeaky keeps Raymond on the inside of her
and makes sure that he doesn’t go into the street, she
is making sure that he is safe. She is putting her life on
the line by being closer to the cars and danger. New
York City is a very busy place and someone that is
fooling around and doesn't understand consequences
might go into the street and get hit by a car. Squeaky
is putting her brother before herself when she
considers his life over her own life.
Transitions (Topic + theme + topic)
Relate all transitions to your thesis AND the
theme of helping others
T Not only does Squeaky put her brother’s
safety over her own, she also puts her
passion aside to help her brother.
Complete Body Paragraph
In the story “Raymond’s Run,” the theme is supported
when Squeaky watches Raymond while practicing for the
upcoming May Day Race. Squeaky always makes sure that
her brother is safe by keeping him on the inside of the
sidewalk and away from traffic, “…and I’ve got Raymond
walking on the inside close to the buildings, cause he’s
subject to fits of fantasy and starts thinking he’s a circus
performer and that the curb is a tightrope strung high in the
air” (Bambara 30). When Squeaky keeps Raymond on the
inside of her, she is making sure that he is safe and putting
her life on the line by being closer to the cars. New York
City is a very busy place and someone that is fooling around
and doesn't understand consequences, might go into the
street and get hit by a car. Squeaky is putting her brother
before herself when she considers his life over her life. Not
only does Squeaky put her brother’s safety over her own,
she also puts her passion aside to help her brother.
Complete Body Paragraph (GATE)
In the story “Raymond’s Run,” the theme is supported when
Squeaky watches Raymond while practicing for the upcoming May
Day Race. Squeaky always makes sure that her brother is safe by
keeping him on the inside of the sidewalk and away from traffic,
“…and I’ve got Raymond walking on the inside close to the
buildings, cause he’s subject to fits of fantasy and starts thinking
he’s a circus performer and that the curb is a tightrope strung high
in the air” (Bambara 30). Squeaky also makes sure that when she
watches her brother he does not run into the street, “…if you don’t
watch him he’ll dash across traffic …” (30). When Squeaky keeps
Raymond on the inside of her, she is making sure that he is safe and
putting her life on the line by being closer to the cars. New York City
is a very busy place and someone that is fooling around and doesn't
understand consequences, might go into the street and get hit by a
car. Squeaky is putting her brother before herself when she
considers his life over her life. Not only does Squeaky put her
brother’s safety over her own, she also puts her passion aside to
help her brother.
Conclusion
-Restate Thesis/Summarize Main Points
-Theme + summary of examples
-Background Information/Relate to Life/Appeal to Reader
-Why is it important to help others?
-How does helping others benefit a person and/or society in general?
-Generalized statement/Cliché
-End with a piece of advice
-End with a Cliché/Generalized Statement: not judging a book by its
cover; there is no greater joy than helping others; a diamond in the
rough; without a care in the world; chain reaction; make the world a
better place, etc.)
Don’t just answer the questions, make it flow!
*Remember, do not use I, me, we, mine, etc.; rather use people, in
general, etc.
Works Cited
A works cited is like a bibliography, but a little more in
depth. MLA format is what you are required to use for
general education (specific college courses may require a
different format, like APA). Use http://www.easybib.com
Works Cited
Bambara, Toni Cade. "Raymond's Run." Prentice Hall
Literature Language and Literacy. New Jersey: Pearson
Education, 2010. 24-39. Print.
Warm Up
1.
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4.
Switch essay outlines with your seat
partner.
Silently read their introductory
paragraph and what they have for
their first body paragraph.
Correct any mistakes that you find.
Highlight in yellow or orange their
thesis statement, if they have one
that is written correctly.
Editing
1. Read your essay aloud and correct all the “hearing” mistakes
you find.
2. Exchange papers with your table partner (if you don’t have
one-exchange in a 3-way trade with someone close to you).
3. Read the essay once all the way through.
4. Wherever it doesn’t make sense, add what is needed or put a
line through what is not needed (if you can fix it-if not, put a
question mark).
5. Make sure their quote is listed with the page number. Go to that
quote in the book and make sure that it is copied WORD FOR
WORD!
6. Tomorrow, in class, you will be given the final draft paper for
your essay (Honors-you will type it in the computer lab).
7. Bring a book, magazine, or something to work on for when you
finish the essay.
Peer Editing
1. Read your essay aloud and correct all the “hearing” mistakes
you find.
2. Exchange papers with your table partner (if you don’t have
one-exchange in a 3-way trade with someone close to you).
3. Read the essay once all the way through.
4. Highlight the thesis statement in yellow in the introduction and
conclusion.
5. Highlight the topic sentences and transitions in orange in all
body paragraphs.
5. Highlight the quote in each body paragraph in pink/red. After
you highlight the quote, read their sentences that analyze the
how/why. Next to each analysis, write whether it makes sense,
needs more information, or is too detailed.