ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS
NARRATION
Authors read:
Sandra CisnerosOnly Daughter
Martin GansbergThirty-Eight Who Saw Murder Didnt Call Police
George OrwellShooting an Elephant
Bonnie Smith-YackelMy Mother Never Worked
Assignment:
Select one author and discuss the elements of style and structure as they relate to his/her purpose.
Structure:
Use the following paragraph order and content:
Introduction (1 paragraph)
Author and title
Subject matter of authors essay
Purpose of authors essay
Your papers topic: Discussion of authors purpose by analyzing elements of style and structure
Development
(5 paragraphs, one on each element; at least one quotation & citation each)
1. Setting
2. Characters (all major characters)
3. Events
4. Atmosphere
5. Elements of style (including description, dialogue, and vocabulary)
Conclusion (1 paragraph)
Your evaluation, including the following elements:
Success of author in putting across his/her purpose
Your enjoyment or lack of enjoyment of the essay
Relationship or lack of it to anything in your life
Length:
1000 words, approximately 3 pages (typed and double spaced)
