Assignment: Please HURRY Literary Essay

You are to write a five-paragraph literary essay based on one of the three stories that you have read and analyzed in this unit.

Analyze how a theme of the story is developed. Discuss how the actions and interactions of characters and events develop the theme. Make sure to use textual evidence as support.

Choose one of these themes and analyze the development of the theme.

“President Cleveland, Where Are You?” Theme: A sign of maturity is the realization that it is important to put loved ones before oneself.

“White Umbrella” Theme: Sometimes one must face loss before one can appreciate what one has.

“Raymond’s Run” Theme: Friendship can be found in unexpected places.

You are to write a five-paragraph literary essay based on what you have read and learned in this unit. Your final submission should meet the following requirements.

Submit completed prewriting and outline documents.

Write an essay that contains an introduction with hook and thesis statement, supporting paragraphs with evidence and at least one quotation, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and reviews main points.

Use transitions appropriate to the pattern of organization.

Use vocabulary to create tone and voice.

Cite primary source (quotation).

Submit completed revision checklist.

Vary sentence structure.

Use technology in the writing process.