what is the acronym for intro paragraphs
SATTT w/ a bridge between the last 2 T’s
what does S stand for in SATTT
subject
what does A stand for in SATTT
author
what does the first T stand for in SATTT
title
what does the second T stand for in SATTT
thesis
what does the third T stand for in SATTT
theme
what is the expectation for the thesis
answers prompt
makes argument
text AND subject specific
what is the expectation for the subject
noun or short phrase
topic the work focuses on (look @ prompt)
what is the expectation for the theme
view about life/behavior
general
1-2 sentences
what is the template for the bridge
Through [something specific that happens in the text], [author’s last name][analysis verb][theme].
what are the requirements for the body paragraphs
arguable topic sentence with an analysis verb
around 4 pieces of evidence per
at least 1 direct quote per
connect evidence to theme
conclude with big ideas
transition in the middle of the paragraph
what is the template for the conclusion paragraph
[The writer’s] view/depiction of [subject] is [both __ and __]/[neither __ nor __]. Perhaps [add speculation]. And/or maybe [add more speculation]. In any event, [add overall achievement of piece]
what quotes are you using for the “awakenings, discoveries, changes in consciousness” prompt?
“If a do blench, I know my course” - Hamlet
“That incestuous, that adulterous beast” - the king’s ghost
what quotes are you using for the “character who appears briefly…is a significant presence” prompt?
“I’ll not be juggled with!” - Laertes accusing claudius of killing polonius & sparking convo that leads to his fighting w hamlet (furthers action)
“the trifling of his favor” - Laertes to Ophelia warning her of hamlet (triggering polo’s discussion with her & the resulting breakup)
what quotes are you using for the “weddings, funerals, parties, and other social occasions” prompt?
“Forgive me my foul murder” - Claudius talking abt having killed hamlet’s dad
“Frailty, thy name is woman” - Hamlet ranting in soliloquy about gertrude’s betrayal
what quotes are you using for the Laurence Sterne, “character…whose mind is pulled in conflicting directions” prompt
“If a do blench, I know my course” - hamlet’s not sure if he should trust the ghost (“if”) so he’s procrastinating by plotting to find out vs actually avending
“my thoughts be bloody, or be nothing worth” - hamlet waffling between avenging & not
what quotes are you using for the “one or more of the characters confront a mystery” prompt
“If a do blench, I know my course” - hamlet testing his theory
“my thoughts be bloody, or be nothing worth” - hamlet deciding to avenge his father, revealing that he too is willing to kill his own (now) family
what quotes are you using for the “Select a novel or play that includes such acts of betrayal” prompt
“Frailty, thy name is woman” - Hamlet feeling betrayed by gertrude & taking it out on womankind, as a whole
“That incestuous, that adulterous beast” - the ghost, a figment of hamlet’s innermost thoughts, also thinks getrude betrayed hamletw
what quotes are you using for the “foil for the main character” prompt?
“I’ll not be juggled with!” - Laertes immediately goes to avenge his father, whereas hamlet takes the whole play multiple chances to do so
“If a do blench, I know my course” - hamlet being unsure, but laertes is convicted in his beliefs (“if”)
what quotes are you using for the “a character deceives others” prompt
“If a do blench, I know my course” - claudius confirming that he killed king hamlet
“Forgive me, my foul murder” - claudius feeling guilty, but not guilty enough