An extended response to literature describes your reactions to and your
thoughts about aspects of a literary work.
Begin with a thesis statement that includes words from the prompt.
QUOTE the author's ideas. This is your "evidence" to support
the thesis statement.
EXPLAIN how the author's words support your thesis sentence.
Create a BALANCE between the author's words and your explanation.
TRANSITION from one idea to the next using the time order in which the
narrative is told.
CONNECT your ideas form the story to a real life situation.
