Exposure to Literary Analysis and Literary Analysis Essays

Today, we will read a prompt and two or three essays written in class that address it.  Then we will attempt to use these to make improvements in organization, claim and transitions to our Character Analysis Essays.  Please visit the College Board Link and read the prompt for Free Response Essay #3. Then, visit the student released essays and read the essays on prompt #3.  Which essay is the weakest? Why is it weak? How does it compare to the strongest essays? What do all the stronger essays have for the first paragraph? what does the first paragraph include? Finish your outline and reorganization of your essay!