Buzzards Commentary

Write a commentary based on the passage you received in class. Bring your commentary to class tomorrow and be prepared to both share and turn in.

Some of the commentary elements discussed in class:

• The paper is organized around the reader's understanding of the author's intentions with the passage.
• Analysis of techniques and elements are important but guided by that one unifying concept [author intention], usually a thematic one.
• Includes introduction with context, limited summary, and thesis. Body paragraphs each include a topic sentence (don't limit yourself to the three body paragraph format). Conclusion connects the analysis to entire book and to the cultural context.
• At least two quotes per paragraph.
• Each quote is analyzed
• Limited summary - Essay mostly gives meaning of the events/elements/techniques
• Organization can vary widely - may organize by thematic element, by technique, by the similar effect created by a variety of techniques, from top to bottom, by pattern/connection, etc.