Critical Analysis in Literature

          Module 1: Introduction to Literature and Analysis

Section 1: Understanding Literature
- Lesson 1: What is Literature?
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Literature?
- Lesson 2: The Purpose of Reading
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Purpose of Reading

Section 2: Basic Literary Elements
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Plot
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to Plot
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Character
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Introduction to Character

Section 3: Recognizing Themes
- Lesson 1: Identifying Main Ideas
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Identifying Main Ideas
- Lesson 2: Understanding Themes
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Understanding Themes

Section 4: Symbols and Imagery
- Lesson 1: What are Symbols?
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: What are Symbols?
- Lesson 2: Common Symbols in Literature
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Common Symbols in Literature

Section 5: Basic Analysis Techniques
- Lesson 1: Note-taking for Analysis
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Note-taking for Analysis
- Lesson 2: Asking Critical Questions
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Asking Critical Questions


Module 2: Exploring Themes and Symbols

Section 1: Deeper Look at Themes
- Lesson 1: Understanding Implicit Themes
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Implicit Themes
- Lesson 2: Emotional Themes in Literature
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Emotional Themes in Literature

Section 2: Symbolism in Depth
- Lesson 1: Interpreting Symbols
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Interpreting Symbols
- Lesson 2: Cultural Symbols
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Cultural Symbols

Section 3: Comparing Texts
- Lesson 1: Identifying Similarities
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Identifying Similarities
- Lesson 2: Contextual Analysis
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Contextual Analysis

Section 4: Using Evidence
- Lesson 1: Gathering Textual Evidence
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Gathering Textual Evidence
- Lesson 2: Quoting Correctly
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Quoting Correctly

Section 5: Critical Thinking Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Evaluating Texts
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Evaluating Texts
- Lesson 2: Making Inferences
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Making Inferences


Module 3: Analyzing Character and Plot

Section 1: Character Analysis Basics
- Lesson 1: Understanding Protagonists
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Protagonists
- Lesson 2: Understanding Antagonists
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding Antagonists

Section 2: Plot Structure Fundamentals
- Lesson 1: Exposition and Rising Action
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Exposition and Rising Action
- Lesson 2: Climax and Resolution
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Climax and Resolution

Section 3: Character Development
- Lesson 1: Character Motivation
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Character Motivation
- Lesson 2: Character Change Over Time
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Character Change Over Time

Section 4: Relationships and Conflict
- Lesson 1: Analyzing Conflicts
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Analyzing Conflicts
- Lesson 2: Dynamics Between Characters
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Dynamics Between Characters

Section 5: Narrative Techniques
- Lesson 1: Point of View
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Point of View
- Lesson 2: Use of Flashbacks
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Use of Flashbacks


Module 4: Understanding Style and Tone

Section 1: Recognizing Author's Style
- Lesson 1: Language and Word Choice
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Language and Word Choice
- Lesson 2: Sentence Structure
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Sentence Structure

Section 2: Tone and Mood
- Lesson 1: What is Tone?
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: What is Tone?
- Lesson 2: Elements that Create Mood
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Elements that Create Mood

Section 3: Literary Devices
- Lesson 1: Metaphors and Similes
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Metaphors and Similes
- Lesson 2: Personification and Alliteration
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Personification and Alliteration

Section 4: The Role of Setting
- Lesson 1: Analyzing Descriptions
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Analyzing Descriptions
- Lesson 2: Setting and Its Impact
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Setting and Its Impact

Section 5: Voice and Narrative
- Lesson 1: Narrative Voice
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Narrative Voice
- Lesson 2: First vs. Third Person Narratives
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: First vs. Third Person Narratives


Module 5: Synthesizing Analysis and Critical Thinking

Section 1: Combining Elements
- Lesson 1: Integrating Themes and Symbols
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Integrating Themes and Symbols
- Lesson 2: Synthesizing Character and Plot
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Synthesizing Character and Plot

Section 2: Forming a Thesis
- Lesson 1: Building a Claim
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Building a Claim
- Lesson 2: Justifying Your Analysis
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Justifying Your Analysis

Section 3: Structuring an Essay
- Lesson 1: Essay Outline
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Essay Outline
- Lesson 2: Crafting an Introduction
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Crafting an Introduction

Section 4: Supporting Your Argument
- Lesson 1: Using Evidence Effectively
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Using Evidence Effectively
- Lesson 2: Logical Reasoning
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Logical Reasoning

Section 5: Presenting Critiques
- Lesson 1: Class Discussion Techniques
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Class Discussion Techniques
- Lesson 2: Peer Review Strategies
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Peer Review Strategies