What is the best way to make a personal connection to unfamiliar text? a. make a graphic organizer about yourself. b. skim the information to preview the material. c. relate the topic to things you already know about. d. write as many facts about the text as possible.

Write a literary analysis essay about an intercalary chapter of the grapes of wrath. your essay should examine how the structure and language support the overall purpose, and it should include specific examples from the text to support your claim. your essay should include the following elements: • a claim that takes a clear stand on the author's purpose, supported by main points • evidence from the text that supports your claim and main points • commentary that the reader understand how your evidence should be interpreted • an introduction, body and conclusion that organize the content of your essay