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The Yellow Wallpaper Analysis Essay (Due Monday, September 24)

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Stetson

15A: Write an analytical essay of sufficient length (no more than 1 page typed) that includes effective introduction and concluding paragraphs (i), a clear thesis (iii), a clear organized paper explaining ideas (iv), relevant evidence and well-chosen details (v).

1.     Identify the main character in "The Yellow Wallpaper." Be sure to describe his or her traits, motivations, and/or feelings and explain how these actions contribute to the sequence of events in the story.

2.     Analyze how a main character develops over the course of the story "The Yellow Wallpaper." What is the source of his/her conflict? Examine how he/she interacts with other characters and how those relationships influence the plot.

3.     Analyze how Charlotte Perkins Stetson's plot structure creates such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. Be sure to use textual details to explain and support your ideas.

4.     Explain how the narrator in Charlotte Perkins Stetson’s "The Yellow Wallpaper", changes from the beginning of the story to the end. Identify major conflicts (internal or external) that the character must overcome. What do we learn about the character through direct or indirect characterization? Use descriptive details so that your readers have a vivid picture of this character.

  

        Essay must be typed:  1-2 pages
     
        Times New Roman, 12 point font, Double Spaced, 1 inch margins, MLA heading (in header), 
         Title

        This must be printed and brought to me.  I will not accept emails.  I cannot print 180 essays.

       

The Yellow Wallpaper (9/18)

We will be reading The Yellow Wallpaper and writing an analytical essay over it.  If you are absent, or want to get a head start, below is the story and the audio.  The audio is 30 minutes long.


The Yellow Wallpaper Short Story

The Yellow Wallpaper Audio

The Joy of Reading and Writing (9/13)

The Joy of Reading and Writing Audio

Today we read "The Joy of Reading and Writing" by Sherman Alexi.  There is an audio version above.  You can also find the story on line to follow along.

The Joy of Reading and Writing Essay

Assignment:

Using complete sentences, answer each of the following questions in paragraph form.  Use at least one example of textual evidence in question 2.

1. Write a one paragraph summary.

2. What is the author's purpose?

3. How would your life be different if you were illiterate?

Make sure you have the correct MLA heading at the top LEFT of the page.

Open House

It was great meeting parents tonight.  I don't get to see many parents through the year, so tonight is always a treat.  Here is the information that was on my board.

I keep up with the class on this blog.  It is easy to navigate, and easy to go back and find assignments.

My email is sheila.coffey@killeenisd.org.  I'm best with communication through email.  I can respond much quicker than phone.  I actually prefer email.

Remind: Text 81010, and then put in the code coffey18 once you are in remind.

I'm looking forward to a great year.  Please contact me if you need anything.

Compare / Contrast Essay

Eighner used his work to expose the adversity and art of living poor, whereas Ascher provides a deeper level view on our reasons for being compassionate.  In a one page essay discuss the similarities and differences between the two authors' use of language and the common theme of compassion. 

Due beginning of class Tuesday.
May be typed or hand written (legibly)
Must be 1 full page, but can be up to 2 pages, but no more.

Full MLA heading: in the top left corner of paper (typed or handwritten)
Title: Choose your own title based on what you are writing.
1-2 pages no more, no less
Use correct grammar and language.

If typed:
Times New Roman
12 point font
Double Spaced
1" Margine

Text Structure Notes