Fifth Grade Response to Literature Outline
Fifth Grade Response to Literature Outline
Paragraph 1
• State the title and author of the piece
• State a short, clear 3-sentence summary of the story; include only the major events that relate to the theme
• (GREEN) Use 1 sentence to tell the theme ( author’s message or lesson) of the story (your thesis statement)
Paragraph 2
• State your interpretation of (Infer!) the story’s message as it applies to everyday life
• (YELLOW/ concrete details): Support your interpretation with 2 specific TEXTUAL examples (details & events); use at least one direct quotation
• Explain HOW these textual examples show /prove the story’s message; use your own personal experience & knowledge (& possibly other related reading) to help explain how the supporting story examples & details suggest the message
Paragraph 3
• (GREEN) Restate the story’s theme in a way that expresses your insight (deep understanding) into the story
• Sum up the textual details/references in a NEW WAY, and state how they support your interpretation of the theme ( be SURE you connect to & talk about the thesis/message as you stated it in Paragraph #1 !!!
**Essay Pointers
❑ DO NOT just retell the story!!
❑ Organize essay around the theme/central idea (thesis) with a logical presentation of the 2 supporting details from the story that are clearly explained and connected to the thesis/message!
❑ Essay should demonstrate a careful reading & clear understanding of the story’s message
❑ Use lively, interesting words (verbs, nouns, & adjectives), sentence variety, transitions, and proper conventions (grammar, punctuation, spelling)
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