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Date:_________ Pd.:________
Song Analysis Graphic Organizer
Introductory Paragraph
Lead (hooks the reader): _________________________________________________
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2-3 Sentences of Historical Background Information:
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Thesis Statement: ______________________________________________________
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Method of Development (What techniques does the song writer use):
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Body Paragraph #1:
Topic Sentence (Identify first technique:
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Lead and Quote:
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Explanation of example (WHAT: is this quote saying):
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Explanation of example (WHY: does it demonstrate your thesis):
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Name: ____________________
Date:_________ Pd.:________
Transition and Lead and Quote: ____________________________________
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Explanation of example (WHAT: is this quote saying):
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Explanation of example (WHY: does it demonstrate your thesis):
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Conclusion: ____________________________________________________________
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Body Paragraph #2:
Topic Sentence (second technique):
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Lead and Quote to embed:
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Explanation of example (WHAT: is this quote saying):
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Explanation of example (WHY: does it demonstrate your thesis):
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Transition and Lead and Quote to embed: ____________________________________
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Name: ____________________
Date:_________ Pd.:________
Explanation of example (WHAT: is this quote saying):
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Explanation of example (WHY: does it demonstrate your thesis):
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Conclusion: ____________________________________________________________
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Concluding Paragraph:
Topic Sentence (rephrase the thesis statement):
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Summarize main point of Body Paragraphs 1 and 2
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Final words you want the reader left with (Return to/expand upon your hook):
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