Micro-Essay Theme in The Necklace

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Task: Compose a micro-essay (one page or less) in which you answer the prompt below and meet all other requirements. You will be assessed using the school wide rubric for writing effectively (counted at 3 times its weight); quiz grade worth 41 points possible (manuscript format will count for 5 out of the total 41 points) Prompt: What is the most significant theme revealed in Guy De Maupassants The Necklace? Requirements: (1) Work must be typed and double spaced in the manuscript format (5 points possible; all or no credit for following the directions of the manuscript format (below) (2) A title (NOT The Necklace; write a title that reveals the scope or purpose of your essay) (3) Clear theme must be delivered in the topic sentence of your first paragraph. You may choose to structure this essay using one paragraph or multiple paragraphs. Use your discretion to decide. (4) Three supporting quotes and analysis of each quote. Include proper citations with each. First quote must be from (roughly) the beginning of the story, second quote must be from the middle, and third quote must be from the end of the story. (5) A concluding statement regarding why De Maupassants theme is important in life. Manuscript format is below

Student Name Class and Level Assignment Due Date Title The text of the header, title, essay, and works cited page (if applicable) must be in Times New Roman font or Cambria, 12-point. Do not bold face or underline at any time. The only italicized text should be the books title (if applicable). Double space the text of your essay (including the title) and works cited page (BUT NOT THE HEADER). You may number your pages if you prefer to, but please do not number the first page. Maintain one inch margins all

around. Staple or clip the rubric to your work (rubric must be second page). Papers that fail to adhere to these criteria will be subject to a five point deduction.