“Flying Toward Morning” by Ciera Horton McElroy
l write an analysis of a short story. You can choose to write the paper
on either “Flying Toward Morning” by Ciera Horton McElroy or “The Deep” by Andrew Doerr.
This analysis needs to be focused on a theme and use evidence from the piece (the use of
techniques) to back up the chosen theme. Remember to develop strong ideas, powerful
interpretations, and a thought-provoking thesis statement that captures the paper as a whole.
Keep in mind that your interpretation needs to be backed by evidence found within the piece you
chose, and that you need to support your thesis statement throughout your essay by producing