Choose one option below and
address it in a 5-6 paragraph essay complete with MLA format, in-text citations
from the story/stories, and a works cited page including the story/stories.)
*The highest grades will go to the essays that follow instructions on the essay
guidelines, show critical thinking, and use the literary terms taught in these
chapters and all essays, even rewrites must use specific examples/direct quotes
from the essays. I chose this one... After reading The Storm page 199, discuss
how the weather influences the actions of the story. Use quotes from the story
to prove your point. https://americanliterature.com/author/kate-chopin/short-story/the-storm <
the link for the story. 1. MLA format: heading, header, works cited if
needed.
2. Double space everything; 12 pt. Times New
Roman font.
3. 5-6 paragraphs unless
otherwise noted.
4. A minimum of 5 sentences per paragraph.
5. Use formal standard
English.
6. Do not use I or you - use
third person only
7. Never state, I believe, I
feel, I think ... just state sentences directly.
8. Steer away from starting
sentences with: then, so, well.
9. State a thesis statement
and underline it.
10. Have an introduction, body and conclusion
in separate paragraphs.
11. Center your title and do not underline or
put it in quotations.
12. Don’t state the obvious –
show signs of critical thinking.
13. If referring to an author,
refer to him/her the first time by first and last name and every consecutive
time by last name only.
14. Italicize titles of long
works (novels, newspaper titles, magazine titles) and put short works (poems,
essays, articles) in quotations.
15. Indent paragraphs and
don’t put extra spaces between them.
16. Two to three pages for essays, except the
drama paper which is longer.
Weather is a factor that
influences the plot and narrative of the story “The Storm." It also
contributes to the development of themes, such as familial bonds, that are a
primary part of the narrative. Therefore, weather plays a significant role in
influencing the characters' actions in this story to create an intriguing
narrative for readers.