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Analytical Writing Resources

The GOAL of an analytical piece is to...

-Introduce a precise claim (thesis) and distinguish the claim from alternative or opposing claims 

-Develop the claim and supply evidence (direct quotations, paraphrase, summary) for each writing point

-Provide unique and orginal analysis of evidence cited

-Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone (no 1st/2nd person pronouns)

-Prove a thorough understanding of the prompt topic (topics will vary by assignment)

-Include both in-text citations AND a works cited page for all referenced materials

(CCSS Appendix C: Examples of Student Writing) 

 

Outlining/Paper Planning 

Analytical Writing Organizer 

Body Paragraph Organizer 

Analytical Essay Outline 

 

Drafting

Quote Integration PowerPoint

Analysis Sentence Starters

Three Part Source Integration 

 

Revising

Peer Review Checklist

 

Paper Samples 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research Writing Resources

The GOAL of a research paper is to...

-Create and introduce an argument (precise claim/thesis) and distinguish the claim from alternative or opposing claims 

-Develop the claim and supply evidence (direct quotations, paraphrase, or summary) for each writing point

-Provide unique and orginal analysis of evidence cited that proves a thorough understanding of the research topic

-Acknowledge any opposing viewpoints on the topic and provoide relevant counterarguments 

-Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone (no 1st/2nd person pronouns)

-Include both in-text citations AND a works cited page for all referenced materials

(CCSS Appendix C: Examples of Student Writing) 

 

*NOTE: The goal of a research paper is very similar to that of an analytical piece. Instead of analyzing a piece of literature however (a novel, short story, literary critique), you are analyzing various research materials (primary/seconday sources, periodicals, web sources, etc.).

 

 

Outlining/Paper Planning 

Analytical Writi

 

Drafting

Quote Integration PowerPoint

Analysis Sentence Starters

Three Part Source Integration 

 

Revising

Peer Review Checklist

 

Paper Samples 

"The Games in Lord of the Flies" (Grade 9)

"Government in Golding's Lord of the Flies" (Grade 9)