We are writing a literary analysis on the book shadow and bone. Here's an organizer
INTRODUCTION:
HOOK: (grab your reader’s attention) (a quote, a powerful phrase, or a question)
Novel BACKGROUND: (Explain a bit about the novel ) Include the author’s name and the title of your book in this paragraph.
CLAIM/Thesis: Write an opinion/claim statement about ONE LITERARY ASPECT OF the novel.
Subject + Direction + 1,2,3 Points/Reasons.
REASON 1: (first point/reason that supports YOUR claim/thesis)REASON 2: (second point/reason that supports YOUR claim/thesis)REASON 3: (third point/reason that supports YOUR claim/thesis)
Body Paragraph 1: TPEEEE
REASON 1:(start with a transition, then state first point/reason from above)
EVIDENCE 1: Based on novel facts and details. Add your QUOTE, and CITE your source!
“quote” (in-text citation= author’s last name, page number you found quote)
ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: (In your own words, why is this important, how does it support your claim??)
EVIDENCE 2: Based on novel facts and details. Add your QUOTE, and CITE your source!
“quote” (in-text citation= author’s last name, page number you found quote)
ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: (In your own words, why is this important, how does it support your claim??)
Body Paragraph 2: TPEEEE
REASON 2: (Start with a transition, then state second point/reason from above)
EVIDENCE 1: Based on novel facts and details. Add your QUOTE, and CITE your source!
“quote” (in-text citation= author’s last name, page number you found quote)
ELABORATION- EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: (In your own words, why is this important, how does it support your claim??)
EVIDENCE 2: Based on novel facts and details. Add your QUOTE, and CITE your source!
“quote” (in-text citation= author’s last name, page number you found quote)
ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: (In your own words, why is this important, how does it support your claim??)
Body Paragraph 3: TPEEEE
REASON 3: (Start with a transition, then state third point/reason from above)
EVIDENCE 1: Based on novel facts and details. Add your QUOTE, and CITE your source!
“quote” (in-text citation= author’s last name, page number you found quote)
ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: (In your own words, why is this important, how does it support your claim??)
EVIDENCE 2: Based on novel facts and details. Add your QUOTE, and CITE your source!
“quote” (in-text citation= author’s last name, page number you found quote)
ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: (In your own words, why is this important, how does it support your claim??)
CONCLUSION:
RESTATE CLAIM/THESIS:
SUMMARIZE/PARAPHRASE REASONS:
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INTRODUCTION:
HOOK: "Step into a world where darkness and light collide, where magic reigns supreme and destiny is uncertain."
Novel BACKGROUND: Shadow and Bone is a fantasy novel written by Leigh Bardugo. It follows the story of a young orphan named Alina Starkov who discovers she has a rare and powerful gift that could save her war-torn country.
CLAIM/Thesis: The theme of power and sacrifice is prevalent throughout Shadow and Bone, as seen through Alina's journey of self-discovery and the choices she must make in order to save her country.
Subject: Power and Sacrifice
Direction: Explored through Alina's journey
Points/Reasons: Alina's self-discovery, the sacrifices she makes, and the consequences of her power.
Body Paragraph 1:
REASON 1: Alina's self-discovery
EVIDENCE 1: "I was the girl who spent her entire life in the shadows. And when I finally stepped into the sun, I had to squint, I was that unaccustomed to light." (Bardugo, 27)
ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: This quote highlights Alina's realization of her power and her struggle to come to terms with it, showcasing her journey of self-discovery.
EVIDENCE 2: "I never wanted Grisha power, and I never wanted to be a saint. I just wanted to be his." (Bardugo, 156)
ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: This quote shows Alina's internal conflict between her feelings for Mal and her duty to save her country, demonstrating the sacrifices she must make in order to achieve her goal.
Body Paragraph 2:
REASON 2: The sacrifices Alina makes
EVIDENCE 1: "What are you willing to do to save your country, Alina? To save him?" (Bardugo, 203)
ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: This question posed to Alina by the Darkling forces her to confront the sacrifices she must make in order to fulfill her destiny and save the ones she loves.
EVIDENCE 2: "I regret nothing, but that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt." (Bardugo, 312)
ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: This quote exemplifies the emotional toll that sacrifice takes on Alina, showing the reader the cost of her power and the choices she must make.
Body Paragraph 3:
REASON 3: The consequences of Alina's power
EVIDENCE 1: "The power had changed me, and I knew that I was not finished changing." (Bardugo, 372)
ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: This quote reflects the transformative nature of power and its effects on Alina, hinting at the consequences she may face in the future.
EVIDENCE 2: "Power was a thing men took, and power was a thing men needed." (Bardugo, 421)
ELABORATION-EXPLAIN YOUR EVIDENCE: This quote highlights the complex nature of power and the different ways it can be wielded, showcasing the consequences it can have on both the wielder and those around them.
CONCLUSION:
RESTATE CLAIM/THESIS: Throughout Shadow and Bone, the theme of power and sacrifice is explored through Alina's journey of self-discovery, the sacrifices she must make, and the consequences of her power.
SUMMARIZE/PARAPHRASE REASONS: Alina's struggle with her identity and power, the sacrifices she makes for her country and loved ones, and the consequences of her actions all contribute to the overarching theme of power and sacrifice in the novel.