Title_______________________________________________________________________________________

Author__________________________________

1.      State the thesis of the work (what does the author want us to know?) in one sentence.

2.      State the author's purpose (what does s/he want us to think/feel--what is his "agenda") in one sentence.

3.      Identify at least three of the main issues or points of argument (claims) that the author uses to achieve his/her purpose and demonstrate his/her thesis. Then . . .

4.      For each issue identify specific details (examples) and explanations that are used to illustrate thees main points.  List the details under the appropriate main points.

        First Issue:

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                2:

                3:

        Second Issue:

                1:

                2:

                3:

        Third Issue:

                1:

                2:

                3:

5.  Conclude with a summation and your personal assessment of the author's success--give your editorial opinion on the work as it does/does not fulfill the author's purpose and support the author's thesis.