Literary Analysis Essay Planning
Thesis
An example that supports thesis
An example that supports thesis
An example that supports thesis
Graphic Organizer for Introduction Paragraph
Hook (1-2 Sentences)
A question or statement to capture the reader’s
attention on your topic/theme
Background Information (1-2 Sentences)
Information on why the topic/theme is important
Bridge to literature (1-2 Sentences)
Connect the topic/theme to the piece of
literature you are reading (Include the Author
and title here)
Thesis statement
Graphic Organizer for Body Paragraph
Topic Sentence
The world of Harry Potter is filled with magic and unlimited
possibilities, but love’s protective power is stronger than the
most powerful wizard.
Quote 1 from the text (This quote should be evidence from text to support
your topic sentence
To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is
gone, will give us some protection forever.” – Albus Dumbledore
(Rowling; 216; cha.17)
Explain quote and/or provide
context for quote
Explain how the quote supports
your topic sentence.
After Harry survives his
encounter with Professor
Quirrell and Voldemort
in Harry Potter and the
Philosopher’s stone.
Dumbledore explains to
Harry how his mother’s
love continues to protect
him.
Harry’s parents loved him
unconditionally. When
Voldemort tried to kill the
family of three, Harry’s
mother’s sacrificial love
saved Harry from one of the
most powerful wizards. Her
love was so powerful that
Voldemort was injured and
disappeared from the
Wizarding world.
Concluding Sentence (A statement that sums up your argument for this
paragraph and explains how it connects back to your thesis)
Rowling emphasis the power of love through the example of
Harry’s parent’s sacrifice. Their sacrifice saved Harry once and
continues to save Harry, giving him strength to fight evil.
Graphic Organizer for Body Paragraph
Topic Sentence
Quote 1 from the text (This quote should be evidence from text to support
your topic sentence
Explain quote and or provide
context for quote
Explain how the quote supports
your topic sentence.
Concluding Sentence (A statement that sums up your argument for this
paragraph and explains how it connects back to your thesis)
Graphic Organizer for Body Paragraph
Topic Sentence
Quote 1 from the text (This quote should be evidence from text to support
your topic sentence
Explain quote and or provide
context for quote
Explain how the quote supports
your topic sentence.
Concluding Sentence (A statement that sums up your argument for this
paragraph and explains how it connects back to your thesis)
Graphic Organizer for Conclusion Paragraph
Restate the main points (2 - 3) or your essay.
These are the 3 topic sentences from your body paragraphs
Restate your thesis in a different way
Final statement on why your thesis is important.
(“So what” or “What now” explanation of your thesis statement and how it
relates to the topic/theme or life in general.)