A Small Good Thing by Ramond Carver Essay with quotes from the short story only(not a research paper) I must make an A on this paper to pass! If this paper is good, I promise I will do lots more business with you all next fall! Please let me know if this paper will not be finished by Tues 5/7/02. I?ve included the outline given to me by the teacher that the essay must be written in. Email me at if you have any questions. Thanks!
Essay Outline
1.INTRODUCTION (Paragraph 1)
HOOK
Supply one of these options:
Questions (three)
Philosophy (three sentences)
A Story (at least three sentences)
An opposite opinion (state the opinion and then disagree with it)
SUBJECT
Author, title, and literally what happens in the story. Five sentence at most. Do not summarize the whole story point by point.
ESSAY MAP
Must include three story elements to be discussed in the three body paragraphs. Examples: Setting, Characterization, Dialog, point of view,etc
THEME
Should have three or four concept words you can discuss at some length.
2. BODY (Paragraph 2,3,4)
TOPIC SENTENCE
Topic sentence has two parts: the name of the story element and the explanation of how the narrative device works in the story.
Example: The shocking dialogue highlights the role of judgement and intolerance in the conflict between Mrs. Turpin and Mary
Each body paragraph must contain at least two quotes or one block quote. Introduction, quote, analysis, again
INTRODUCTION TO THE QUOTE
In one or two sentences, you must answer these questions before the quote:
In what part of the story does this passage occur?
Who is speaking?
Who is the speaker addressing?
What does the quote explain?
QUOTE
Each paragraph MUST contain two quotes from the story or one block quote. MUST be from the newest version of the story. Don?t worry about the page numbers, I will figure that out after essay is done because I?m sure they will be different in my book.
ANALYSIS AFTER THE QUOTE
70% of the paper should occur after quotes! Discuss ideas about the author?s purpose.
First, explain what the quote reveals about the character (three sentences)
Next, explain what the author wants the reader to understand and feel about the ideas suggested.
LINK BACK TO THEME
Last sentence of each body paragraph. Use some concept words in theme to make new observations about the ideas. Do not repeat something already stated. What aspect of your concept, in particular, does the author reveal in the quoted passage?
3. CONCLUSION (Last Paragraph of Essay)
At least five sentences. Begin with an interesting ment or question. Emphasize the focus of the essay but do not repeat yourself. Restate the theme and main points. Do not use the same words used in the introduction. Provide a clincher
