How to Write a Great Critical Lens Essay
The critical lens essay is known for its part in the English category of the Regent Exam. This exam is an assessment of a student's ability to perform an extensive range of reading, critical thinking and writing. A critical lens essay requires the use of all three of these abilities. It takes an attentive eye and deep analysis to create an essay that serves its purpose of luring the reader into siding with your point of view. Preparing for the essay is just as crucial as writing it.
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Instructions
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Understand the critical lens quote. This quote is an assigned sentence from a literary reference that causes controversy and division of opinion. Read and reread the quote to get the full meaning or any hidden implication. Try to be as original as possible in your analysis when you form an opinion about the quote. Decide whether you agree or disagree.
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Rewrite the critical lens quote in your own words. This is usually required after writing the quote word-for-word in the first paragraph of the essay, but it also provides a clear understanding and breakdown of what the quote is trying to communicate, according to your perspective.
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Pick two works of classic literature that will build a strong foundation and support your opinion. These should be works that you have read and are extremely familiar with. Essentially, these books will make your point valid by extracting relevant quotes and scenarios.
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Write each paragraph with the "point + support" formula. Give your opinion or point followed by quotes from one of the two works of literature. Each paragraph should be written to persuade the reader to agreeing with your point of view; to accomplish this, readers will have to have concrete evidence the two works of literature will provide.
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End by summarizing your argument and restating the critical lens quote. Giving the most substantial evidence in the last paragraph will leave the reader with something to think about.
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Tips & Warnings
Read your chosen literature more than once. Study by researching the literature's meanings, authors and answering discussion questions. This extensive knowledge will allow you to build a stronger support system for your argument.
Never let your opinion dangle; always provide backup support. An unsupported opinion is just an opinion and holds no credibility, ultimately crumbling the foundation of the essay.
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This helped ne alot.
