FINAL ESSAY WORKSHEET:

The final product you are working towards is a 700-750 word essay that discusses one of
the assigned short stories.

STEP 1:

ELEMENTS –

Please describe the elements of the story in detail. You must answer these questions in full
sentences with as much detail as possible. You may wish to use the paper provided to write
a rough draft answer and then copy onto this page.

SETTING –

PLOT –

CHARACTERS – Provide descriptions and indicate both flat and round characters.
POV – describe in detail.

CONFLICT – please describe in detail.

TECHNIQUES AND DEVICES

Identify at least 5 techniques and devices in the story.

THEMES
Name at least 5 themes that are covered in the story. Choose one to focus on.

For each technique, find a quotation in the text and then describe how that quotation
demonstrates the technique/device and how it relates to the theme your group has chosen.
Integrate your quotations effectively!