1. Literary Analysis- short story unit final test (80% grade)

2. Overview of the Assignment
Choose 1 short story to analyze
Write a 4 paragraph Literary Analysis
All students must analyze theme
You will select a 2nd literary element to analyze

3. How to Organize your paper
1st Paragraph: IVF topic sentence, plot summary with literary elements mentioned, thesis statement
2nd paragraph: theme analysis
3rd paragraph: Literary Element analysis
4th paragraph: Reflective conclusion

4. Literary Elements that you could analyze
Characterization: direct/indirect
static/dynamic
Setting: Identify as integral and explain how it adds to the story
Point of View: Identify which type was used and how if effected the story
Plot: main conflict, climax, and irony if applicable

5. Begin your Plot Summary
Draw your IVF Summary Organizer
Choose your story – I (identify)
Write your IVF sentence
Complete the bulleted list of main events
Add literary elements

6. Literary Elements that must be included in your summary
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Rising action
Climax
Falling action
Resolution