Short Story review

Description

OPTION 1

Choose ONE of the short stories we read and write an essay in response to it. First, summarize the story briefly and then push beyond to relate it to today’s world/issues (and yourself). How do you relate to it? Make meaning from interpreting the story and connecting it to yourself and larger social issues and teach us something about the significance of literature to our lives.

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OPTION 2

Compare/contrast TWO of the stories we read and offer an argument about them (like how they are similar and/or different and why it matters (or which is more effective in relating the message to the reader). Make meaning from interpreting the stories and teach us something brilliant.

Whichever prompt you choose I will evaluate it by the criteria below.

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OPTION 3

Choose one of the short stories we read this unit and re-write the ending. You can add characters. twist the plot, highlight a symbol, etc. Get creative but make it flow with the story in your own way!! Then write a 1.5 (one and a half) page explanation of why you made the changes you did, citing the story and course concepts in your reflection. Be sure to quote from the story in your reflection as you explain why you made the changes you made to it.

Essay Grading Requirements (depending on which essay prompt you picked)

5-paragraph essay format (it can be more than 5 paragraphs but must have a clear beginning, middle, and ending). Of course, it can be longer than 5 paragraphs.
3-5 FULL pages (not including the works cited page) https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_formatting_and_style_guide.html (Links to an external site.)

A works cited page with your story (or stories cited on it) in proper MLA
Proper MLA formatting of in-text citations (quotes) in the essay
At least three quotes from the story for analysis in your essay (cited in MLA format properly)
Transitions within and between paragraphs
As you offer analysis, use concepts for short story from class (tone, theme, setting, characters, etc.)
If you pick compare & contrast, use the language of compare and contrast (https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/comparing-and-contrasting/ (Links to an external site.)
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If you pick the re-write, be sure that the ending makes sense to the story and to write a reflection piece after your re-write where you explain your re-write choices and quote from the story to help support your points.
Edit and proofread essay

Will checking out a few sample essays help you to grasp more fully what you are being asked to do in essay #1?

Sample short story essay.docx
V01B ESSAY #1 SHORT STORY SAMPLE.pdf

~~~~~Need MLA citing and formatting help?

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_style_introduction.html (Links to an external site.)

In-text citations of quotes in MLA format

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_in_text_citations_the_basics.html (Links to an external site.)

Works Cited Page formatting and basics

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_works_cited_page_basic_format.html (Links to an external site.)

OWL PURDUE—SAMPLE ESSAY MLA FORMAT

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/mla_style/mla_formatting_and_style_guide/mla_sample_paper.html (Links to an external site.)

Editing and feedback links

https://www.paperrater.com/ (Links to an external site.)

https://www.grammarly.com/