Length: 4 pages (plus additional Works Cited page)
Sources: Use 1-2 primary sources of fiction AND 2 or more secondary sources of literary criticism as described below
Documentation: Correct MLA documentation is expected, including in-text citations and a Works Cited page. .
Skills:
Create an interpretation/thesis statement based on close reading of the short story provided
Find at least two relevant and credible secondary sources of literary criticism.
Provide evidence from the text and secondary sources to support your interpretation.
Use MLA documentation, including correct source integration, in-text citations, and Works Cited page.
Connect your analysis to a larger context, such as the time period when the story or stories were written or set.
Practice the writing process by planning, drafting, revising, and editing your essay.
Knowledge:
Vocabulary terms about research (such as primary source, secondary source, and literary criticism).
Length: 4 pages (plus additional Works Cited page)
Sources: Use 1 primary source of fiction AND 2 or more secondary sources of literary criticism as described below
Documentation: Correct MLA documentation is expected, including in-text citations and a Works Cited page. If you include any source material without giving proper credit, you risk either earning a zero on the assignment or an F as your final grade in the course.
Purpose:
This assignment will help you practice literary analysis and research skills that are essential to your success in this course:
Skills:
Create an interpretation based on close reading of the fictional text provided.
Find at least two relevant and credible secondary sources of literary criticism.
Provide evidence from the fictional text and secondary sources to support your interpretation.
Use MLA documentation, including correct source integration, in-text citations, and Works Cited page.
Connect your analysis to a larger context, such as the time period when the story or stories were written or set.
Practice the writing process by planning, drafting, revising, and editing your essay.
Knowledge:
Vocabulary terms about research (such as primary source, secondary source, and literary criticism).
Assignment:
Create a literary analysis essay built on close readings of the text provided. Choose one specific aspect of the text(s) to analyze, such as plot, point-of-view, characterization, setting, style, theme, tone, symbolism, irony, or use of a specific figurative language device.