Instructions
Topic for Paper : How do two short stories help the reader understand a common theme? By writing this paper, you will answer this question and demonstrate the following skills for writing and literature:
Analyze literature for a purpose
Distinguish digital or print materials through annotation in order to demonstrate reading and summary skills
Identify a common theme in two short stories
Identify one to three examples from each story as evidence of the theme
Write a thesis statement that clearly identifies the titles of the stories, their authors, their common theme, and what the paper will discuss about the stories and the theme
Write clear topic sentences for paragraphs that inform the reader what the paragraph will discuss
Develop paragraphs that support the topic sentences
Organize a comparison and contrast paper by presenting paragraphs in a logical and interesting fashion, using one of two methods for comparison and contrast: story-by-story or idea-by-idea
Write sentences in standard American English that clearly express ideas
Demonstrate correct use of MLA formatting within the paper and on a Works Cited page
Explain your writing process in a clear and logical fashion
Reminder: As in Paper 1, remember that your reader has read the stories and is familiar with them.
You do not have to spend time on summary. Instead, your development should analyze and explain how selected literary elements from the two stories illustrate the theme and support your thesis.
Reflection:When complete, upload your work to the Assignment Folder within the link "Paper 2" by the deadline. On a separate page of your submission, provide an overview of your writing process for this paper.
Include a few paragraphs (250-500 words) on your writing process, including what you learned about writing in moving from Paper 1 to Paper 2.
Word Count:800-1,000 words (Paper 2)