Critical Interpretation of Literary Text PDF

Writing a Close Analysis and Critical Interpretation of Literary Texts Applying a Reading Approach Guess the hidden words that are associated with reading through configuration. 1. done at a speed three to four times faster than normal reading 2. quickly reading a text to get the...

Writing a Close Analysis and Critical Interpretation of Literary Texts Applying a Reading Approach Guess the hidden words that are associated with reading through configuration. 1. done at a speed three to four times faster than normal reading 2. quickly reading a text to get the summary of it 3. an approach that takes a large amount of reading 4. an action or skill or reading written or printed matter silently or aloud 5. a way of dealing with something Reading Approach Students are demanded to read 01 more to improve their knowledge. and get new ideas. Inferencing, guessing and predicting are important skills developed in reading. By reading, students will know about the different of culture by reading across cultural understanding, and they will learn how to pronounce the words  In skimming, the main idea of a text is quickly identified.  Skimming is done at speed three to four times faster than regular reading.  Skimming works well to find dates, names, and places. It might be used to review graphs, tables, and charts.  This technique is useful when you are seeking specific information rather than reading for comprehension. Skimming  Scanning is quickly reading a text to get the summary of it.  It is a technique wherein students search for keywords or ideas.  Scanning involves moving eyes quickly down the page seeking specific words and phrases.  Scanning is also used for the reader to find answers to questions.  Once a student scanned the document, they will go back and skim it. Scanning Extensive reading  Extensive reading is an approach to language learning, including 01 foreign language learning, by. means of a large amount of reading.  The readers view and review of unfamiliar words in a specific context will allow the reader to infer the word’s meaning, to learn unknown words.  Extensive Reading is sometimes called Free Voluntary Reading  1. In this lesson, I learned that skimming is ___________________. 2. I learned that scanning is ____________________________________. 3. I learned that extensive reading is _________________________________. Define the different reading approaches in interpretation of a literary text by completing the following table below with definitions from the lesson and your own definition Hope is the thing with feathers Emily Dickinson Close Reading: Carefully examining a text's language, structure, and literary devices to uncover its deeper meaning. A method of analyzing literary works which gives focus on a particular detail of a passage or text to have a precise and deep understanding of the text. Critical Analysis: Interpreting the larger themes, context, and authorial intent of a text, often through a theoretical lens (e.g., feminism, psychoanalysis, historical context). Careful examination and evaluation of a text, image, or other work or performance.  Steps to do a close analysis and critical interpretation of literary text. 1. Read the passage. Take notes as you read. 2. Analyze the passage. 3. Develop a descriptive thesis 4. Construct an argument about the passage. 5. Develop an outline based on your thesis.  What have we learned?  Close reading focuses on the specific language and details of a text.  Critical analysis looks at the broader themes and context of a text.  Both methods are essential to fully understanding and interpreting literature.  1. In this lesson, I learned that close reading is ___________________. 2. I learned that critical analysis is ____________________________________. What is the focus of close reading? A. Broader themes and context B. Author’s background C. Specific words, phrases, and literary devices D. Cultural analysis Critical analysis typically involves which of the following? A. Identifying metaphors and similes B. Examining the historical or social context of a text C. Counting the number of words in a sentence D. Writing a summary of the text Which of the following is an example of close reading? A. Investigating the political themes of Orwell’s 1984 B. Analyzing how the word "cold" is used to represent fear in a poem C. Exploring the author’s biography to understand the text D. Researching the social impact of a novel Critical analysis often uses which of the following? A. Detailed counting of syllables B. Theoretical lenses like feminism or psychoanalysis C. Line-by-line annotations of a poem D. None of the above What is the main goal of close reading? A. To uncover the deeper meaning of individual words and phrases B. To explore the social implications of a text C. To summarize the text for future reference D. To understand the author’s motivation for writing What does it mean to "know" a language?  Picture analysis What is the message of the picture? READ ALOUD! 1. Read the poem “I Do Know English” aloud as a class. 2. Jot down their initial thoughts and emotional responses to the poem. 2. Each group will identify the theme, tone, imagery and structure of the poem. 3. Each group will present their output to the class. In what ways does language define who we are? What challenges do people face when they are judged based on how well they speak a certain language?