Reader’s Response Using Claim, Evidence, and Analysis
“My Sojourn in the Lands of My Ancestors”
Rough Draft
250 points
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Paragraph
Main Idea
1
Maya
Introduction Angelou’s
purpose
and point of
8-12
view
Sentences
Prompts to incorporate
Select 2-3 of the prompts below to use in your introductory
paragraph
•The point of view of Maya Angelou was____
• Angelou gets her point across by______
•How do you think Angelou feels about____
• Angelou meant _____ when she said __
•In the introduction, Angelou was likely attempting to________
____best describes Angelou’s attitude toward____
• Angelou writes this passage is to describe___
• Angelou 's attitude toward _____ is that___because______
Thesis Statement: This will be the last sentence in your 1st paragraph.
Select three of the events in your organizational table and use the
following thesis statement: Maya Angelou recounts
________________, _______________, and
_______________________ in her biographical narrative
“My Sojourn in the Lands of My Ancestors”
2
Viewing
Cape Coast
Introduction Castle
8-12
Sentences
3
Stopping at
the Pra
Introduction River
8-12
Sentences
4
Angelou’s
Stay with
Introduction Kobina’s
Family
8-12
Sentences
5
Conclusion
8-12
Sentences
Points/
Due
50
Due:
_____
Claim- In this passage, Angelou explains______
Evidence- Incorporate a quotation and the page #
Analysis – On the basis of information in the quote, the reader
can determine that ____________(explain the quotation)
Refer to the reaction and impact section of graphic organizer
for ideas.
50
Claim- In this passage, Angelou explains______
Evidence- Incorporate a quotation and the page #
Analysis – On the basis of information in the quote, the reader
can determine that ____________(explain the quotation)
Refer to the reaction and impact section of graphic organizer
for ideas.
50
Claim- In this passage, Angelou explains______
Evidence- Incorporate a quotation and the page #
Analysis – On the basis of information in the quote, the reader
can determine that ____________(explain the quotation)
Refer to the reaction and impact section of graphic organizer
for ideas.
50
Restate the thesis statement.
A clear intent of Angelou in writing this passage is to
Conclusions describe__________
What are the conclusions you have made about Angelou’s
sojourn? Do you think Angelou should have revealed that she was
an American? Explain your opinion.
Due:
_____
Due:
_____
Due:
_____
50
Due:
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