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Literary Analysis Task (LAT) - Literary Fiction
Prose-constructed Response (PCR)
Topic: Importance of Education
Question: You have read a book and a poem focused on how technology
has negatively impacted education as a priority.
These are:
The Wretched Stone by Chris Van Allsburg
“Better than the Movie” by Amy Weaver
Consider how each author approaches the topic and write an essay in
which you analyze how the theme of technology’s negative influence is
portrayed.
You do not need to compare and contrast the two texts. You may consider
each one separately. Be sure to include evidence from each passage to
support your analysis and understanding.
*** Make sure to use the PCR format provided including the BEES acronym to
complete your prose-constructed response. A detailed rubric has also been
provided for your reference.
Literary Analysis Task PCR Grading
______ (10) Introduction including background information and claim statement
______ (10) Evidence provided (including direct quotes to support claim)
______ (10) Explanation of evidence is relevant and thorough
______ (10) Effective conclusion including authors’ message and call to action
______ (5) Stems applied throughout
______ (5) Conventions (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, etc.)
______ (50 pts.) Total
Literary Analysis Task PCR Writing Format and Checklist
Introduction Paragraph
Stem to introduce both texts (In the book The Wretched Stone by Chris Van Allsburg and
the poem “Better than the Movie” by Amy Weaver…
Identify the problem or conflict
Provide the background information needed
Claim Statement – Restate the question and identify the theme/common thread.
This is your purpose for writing!
Paragraph #2 (Passage #1 – The Wretched Stone)
Bam – Book title (or other text), author, make your point in 1-2 sentences.
Stem (In The Wretched Stone…)
E – Provide EVIDENCE from the text that supports your point (including
direct quote/in-text citation)
E – EXPLAIN how your evidence supports/relates to/backs up your point
Stem (This shows…, This proves…. because…)
S – Write a SUMMARY SENTENCE to close your paragraph
Stem (Therefore,…, Overall,…)
Paragraph #3 (Passage #2 – “Better than the Movie”)
Bam – Book title (or other text), author, make your point in 1-2 sentences.
Stem (In “Better than the Movie”…)
E – Provide EVIDENCE from the text that supports your point (including
direct quote/in-text citation)
E – EXPLAIN how your evidence supports/relates to/backs up your point
Stem (This shows…, This proves…. because…)
S – Write a SUMMARY SENTENCE to close your paragraph
Stem (Therefore,…, Overall,…)
Conclusion Paragraph
Stem (In conclusion, both authors…)
Restate your CLAIM or purpose for writing (Last sentence in 1st paragraph)
Discuss the author’s overall message and why is it important
SO WHAT? Call to Action
End with a strong statement that makes the reader THINK (Clincher)