The Art of Literary Criticism

Literary criticism requires students to study, evaluate, and interpret what they read. This site discusses strategies for helping students develop this skill by teaching them to think deeply and critically about literature. This article discusses 3 steps to create an effective literary analysis: 1. Close Reading 2. Exploration and Examination of Key Ideas 3. Focus on "So What"

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