Taryn Beukema

This resource walks students through a detailed step-by-step overview of the structure of a literary essay (with examples for the introductory paragraph, first body paragraph, and conclusion) and how to write each part of it.

Using examples from Jessica Johns' novel Bad Cree, this resource teaches students how to integrate quotations seamlessly into their writing. It provides the basic rules for integration as well as how to properly cite quotations using MLA formatting.

This resource teaches students how to create a thematic statement from their analysis of literary elements in a text. It focuses on how to move from analysis to meaning and how to effectively phrase a thematic statement, using examples to illustrate each part of the process.

This handout helps students to understand how to effectively integrate dialogue from a play. It uses examples from William Shakespeare's Othello.