Critical Lens Essay: Outline
Quote#1: “A hero is someone who understands the responsibility that comes with his
freedom.” Bob Dylan
Qoute #2: “ A hero has faced it all: He need not be undefeated, but he must be
undaunted.” Andrew Bernstein
Choose a quote from above. Use two pieces of literature to explain why you agree or
disagree with the quote. Use specific literary elements in order to prove your point.
I. Introduction:
REACT
A. R: Restate the quote.
* According to …, “quote”
B. E: Explain the quote.
* In other words…
C. A: Agree/ Disagree with the quote.
* This quote is true (continue sentence with next step).
D. C: Connect to two works of literature.
* as seen in Title #1, by Author and Title #2, by Author.
E. T: Thesis
These books prove that “quote” is true in that…
II. Body 1:
A. Title, Author and Genre of book #1 (TAG).
B. Character to be used.
C. How does this character prove or disprove the quote?
D. Detail #1 from the book to support idea.
E. Detail #2 from book to support idea.
F. Literary element #1 to support idea from text.
G. Literary element #2 to support idea from text.
III. Body 2:
A. Title, Author and Genre of book #2 (TAG).
B. Character to be used.
C. How does this character prove or disprove the quote?
D. Detail #1 from the book to support idea.
E. Detail #2 from book to support idea.
F. Literary element #1 to support idea from text.
G. Literary element #2 to support idea from text.
IV. Conclusion:
A. State that the quote, “____________________” was proved or disproved.
B. Briefly summarize how this was accomplished
____________ , (character), from __________________, (literary work), showed
that… . ________________, (element), showed… .
C. Concluding statement.