For this two-part assignment, you will be writing an analysis of a short story, including your interpretation of the story's meaning, as well as relating the story's meaning to your overall exploration of the humanities. These writings are not merely reflective exercises. Research and writing about the deeper meaning of the story is required. Although you may be creative, you will also have to demonstrate that you are engaging with the course materials, demonstrating academic research, and following proper citation procedures.
Grading
See assessment rubrics attached to this dropbox and the Module 4 Wrap Up Story Story Analysis Discussion.
Materials
Use the Module 4 Required Readings in your textbook and the Module 4 Online Exploration as your guides.
Assignment Instructions
Part 1 - Short Story Analysis Essay Instructions
Note: After completing Part 1, you will automatically gain access to Part 2.
1. READ SOME OF THE SHORT STORIES FROM THE LINK BELOW AND SELECT ONE STORY TO ANALYZE.
Short stories available at: http://americanliterature.com/twenty-great-american-short-stories
2. After you select and have carefully read the short story, do RESEARCH by finding at least two scholarly articles on the short story and integrate what you learned from them in your essay. Try the SPC Library database or Google Scholar.
3. In a new document, start by composing one fully-developed paragraph (150 words minimum), where you identify the following elements: