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Date:

# of drafts needed to complete

Elements needed in the Theoretical Lens Analysis

Notes:

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The introduction includes a brief intro to Joseph Campbell and overview of the theoretical lens: the hero journey.

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The text/film is introduced identifying the title, principle actors, author/director, release date, etc. with a concise plot summary related to the lens.

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The thesis has work to do; it is debatable and identifies how the film/text stands in relation to the theoretical lens, anticipating the deeper implications on the lens and/or text.

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The body of the piece proceeds logically from the thesis and incorporates transitions and other logical tools for clear organization and flow. Each body paragraph has a clear topic sentence and purpose.

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The analysis includes direct evidence from the text (quotes) that is properly framed and developed as part of the logic flow.

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The conclusion clearly derives from the analysis in the body of the paper, offers conclusions as to the effectiveness of the theoretical lens, and expresses the central, logical greater implication(s) of the application of that lens to this text.

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There are no wasted words throughout the essay; every sentence is essential to the development of the logic and no phrasing is generic or vague.

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There are no logic leaps or assumptions that are not supported by the evidence; there are also no additions from outside the text to make a point or argument (unless cited and attributed).

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There are no/few surface errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar or format in the draft.

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Overall Assessment (the overall estimation of the number of drafts you will need to complete before this piece is ready for submission into your final portfolio)

End Note:

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The draft contains all the required elements as outlined in the introductory PowerPoint and the mini-lessons related to this genre.

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There is evidence of native talent and/or drafting and genuine effort put into the piece as well as significant progress made over multiple drafts

Y

N

Conference with teacher recommended or required

Example #1