Essay Analysis
Select one of your exam essays for analysis. You may mark sentences with letters, or you may color-code with highlighters.
L — (literal) Your thought was stated directly in the text
The Joads are traveling from Oklahoma to California
I — (inference) Your thought was not stated directly in the text, but there is evidence for it. It is hinted at, implied, or suggested.
There is more promise for a better future in California than in Oklahoma or other parts of the country
C — (critical) Your thought was an original idea, opinion, connection or critical question related to the text.
In appearing to be a promised land, California can be compared to the land of “milk and honey” of the Old Testament
After marking the text, write a short summary/analysis about what you need to do on future essays to improve. You may do this at the end of your selected essay or on the back of your essay total sheet. Submit the whole packet for review (it will be returned).