Jumping Through Hoops--Senior Essay Assignment

OK, you've performed this "trick" before, and it's time to prove to me and the world that you haven't lost your touch. Jump through the multi-paragraph hoop one more time for your English teacher, so that we can move on to bigger and better things--like your research papers.




That's it. Good dog . . . er. . . good student.

Before you read your assignment, check out these Stupid Pet Tricks from the David Letterman Show (click on the link) if you have some time to kill.

Assignment: Write a 3-4 page multi-paragraph analytical essay on any one of the short stories that we've read this year.

Format: MLA style (heading, title, double-spaced, numbered pages)

Special instructions: Circle your central idea. Underline your thesis statement in your first paragraph. Underline your topic sentences in your body paragraphs.

Due date: February 2

Suggestions: read the sample essays and the hints that proceed them in your Big White Book
Research and outside resources are forbidden. Plagiarism of any type will be penalized severely.