Length: the essay should be 2 pages long including a Works Cited page
Outside Sources: The essay should use (quote and cite) at least one outside source that responds to the theme being analyzed. The sources can be literary, criticism, articles, or other academic sources. These sources should be used to support the essay’s thesis and be properly cited using MLA citation style
Quoted Examples: The essay should include at least 3 quoted (and cited) examples from the story to support the thesis. These examples should be properly cited using the MLA citation template
MLA citation: the essay should be formatted according to MLA citation style, including in-text citations and a Works Cited page
The essay should be structured as follows:
1. Introduction: The introduction should introduce the topic and story(ies) that will be analyzed. The introduction should end with a clear thesis statement that outlines the essay’s argument.
2. Body Paragraphs: Each paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that reflects the main point of that paragraph as it relates to the paper’s thesis/argument. The paragraph should then provide evidence from the story and the outside source(s) to support the topic sentence. The paragraph should end with a sentence that signals the next point.
3. Conclusion: The conclusion should summarize the main points of the essay and restate the thesis. The conclusion should also provide some final thoughts on the argument you have made.