Language Frames: Patterns

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1 LanguageFrames:Patterns Response to Literature Sample Essay (version A) In the [type of text], [title of text], [author] uses [literary device] to show [theme]. [Optional: Additional sentence to explain them] [Gist summary in 1-2 sentences] One way that the author uses [literary device] to show [theme] is by [example 1 to support thesis]. [Explain example in 1-4 sentences.] Another way that [author] uses [literary device] to show [theme] is by [example 2 to support thesis]. [Explain example in 1-4 sentences.] In addition to showing [examples 1 and 2 to support thesis], [author] uses [literary device] to show [example 3 to support thesis]. [Explain example in 1-4 sentences..] [Restate thesis-first sentence of essay]. [Provide commentary or reflection in 1-3 sentences.] (What characters, events, or scenes from the text remind you of something in your life?)

2 LanguageFrames:Patterns Response to Literature Sample Essay (version B) In the [type of text], [title of text], [author] uses [literary device(s), i.e., characterization, imagery, symbolism] to show [theme]. [Optional: Additional sentence to explain theme.] [Gist summary in 1-2 sentences] One way that the author shows [theme] is with [literary device 1]. An example of [literary device 1] is when [example]. [Explain example in 1-4 sentences.] Another way that [author] shows [theme] is with [literary device 2]. An example of [literary device 2] is when [example]. [Explain example in 1-4 sentences.] In addition to [literary device 1] and [literary device 2], [author] also uses [literary device 3] to show [theme]. An example of [literary device 3] is when [example]. [Explain example in 1-4 sentences.] [Restate thesis-first sentence of essay]. [Provide commentary or reflection in 1-3 sentences.] (What characters, events, or scenes from the text remind you of something in your life?)

3 Pattern: LanguageFrames:Patterns ResponsetoLiterature Introduction(VersionsA&B) Inthe[typeoftext],[title],[author]uses [literarydevice(s)]toshow[theme].[optional: additionalsentencetoexplaintheme.][gist summaryin1 2sentences.] Example:(VersionA) Inthestory,Mufaro sbeautifuldaughters,johnsteptoe usescharacterizationtoshowhowimportantitistobe kind.inthisafricancinderellastory,steptoeusesthe differencesbetweenthetwosisterstoteachhowessential gooddeedsareinourlives.thisfairytaleisaboutan AfricanVillagernamedMufarowhohastwobeautiful daughters.whenthekingdecidestochooseabridefrom among"themostworthyandbeautifuldaughtersinthe Land,"bothMufaro'sgirlsgotothecitytomeettheking.

4 Pattern: LanguageFrames:Patterns ResponsetoLiterature BodyParagraph#1(versionA) One way that [author] uses [literary device] to show [theme] is by [example 1 to support thesis]. [Explain example in 1-4 sentences.] Example: Onewaythattheauthorusescharacterizationtoshowtheimportanceof kindnessisbytellingushowthoughtful Nyashais.Nyashaisthoughtfulbecause shedoesn tcomplainabouthersistertoher dad.also,shegivesayamtothehungry, littleboyandsunflowerseedswiththeold womanintheforest.

5 Pattern: LanguageFrames:Patterns ResponsetoLiterature BodyParagraph#2(versionA) Anotherwaythat[author]uses[literary device]toshow[theme]isby[example2to supportthesis].[explainexamplein1 4 sentences.] Example: AnotherwaythatSteptoeusescharacterization toexplainthevalueofkindnessbyillustrating howuncaringmanyarais.incontrasttonyasha, Manyaraismeanbecauseshehasa bad temper, teasesandtellshersisterthatshewill be queen andnyashawillbeher servant. Additionally,Manyaraisgreedybecauseshe leavesforthecityinthemiddleofthenight whilenyashawaitstoleavewithherfamilyin themorning._

6 LanguageFrames:Patterns ResponsetoLiterature BodyParagraph#3(versionA) Pattern: Inadditiontoshowing[examples1and2 tosupportthesis],[author]uses[literary device]toshow[example3tosupportthesis]. [Explainexamplein1 4sentences.] Example: Inadditiontoshowinghowgooditistobe thoughtfulandcaring,theauthoruses characterizationtoshowthepositiveresultsof beingkind,evenwhenwearesadorscared. Evenafterhersistertreatsherbadly,Nyasha goes aboutherchores andgrowsa bountiful garden.also,nyashabravelymeetsthesnake eventhoughhersisterwarnsherthatheisa monster. Then, there,beforenyasha seyes, thegardensnakechangesintotheking!

7 Pattern: LanguageFrames:Patterns ResponsetoLiterature BodyParagraph#1(versionB) Onewaythat[author]shows[theme]is with[literarydevice1].anexampleof [literarydevice1]iswhen[example].[explain examplein1 4sentences.] Example:

8 Pattern: LanguageFrames:Patterns ResponsetoLiterature BodyParagraph#2(versionB) Anotherwaythat[author]shows[theme] iswith[literarydevice2].anexampleof [literarydevice2]iswhen[example].[explain examplein1 4sentences.] Example:

9 LanguageFrames:Patterns ResponsetoLiterature BodyParagraph#3(versionB) Pattern: Inadditionto[literarydevice1]and [literarydevice2],[author]alsouses[literary device3]toshow[theme].anexampleof [literarydevice3]iswhen[example].[explain examplein1 4sentences.] Example:

10 Pattern: LanguageFrames:Patterns ResponsetoLiterature Conclusion (VersionsA&B) [Restatethesis firstsentenceofessay.] [Providecommentaryorreflectionin1 3 sentences.](whatcharacters,events,orscenes fromthetextremindyouofsomethinginyour life?) Example:(VersionA) ThroughNyasha ssweetcharacter, Steptoetellshowimportantitistobekind toeveryoneinourlives.wheniarguewith mysister,inoticethatitmakesmylittle sistersad.steptoeteachesusthatifweact consideratelytopeopleinourlives,good thingswillhappentous.