How do two short stories help the reader understand a common theme? By writing this paper, you will answer this question and demonstrate the following skills for writing and literature:
Analyze literature for a purpose Distinguish digital or print materials through annotation in order to demonstrate reading and summary skills Identify a common theme in two short stories Identify one to three examples from each story as evidence of the theme Write a thesis statement that clearly identifies the titles of the stories, their authors, their common theme, and what the paper will discuss about the stories and the theme Write clear topic sentences for paragraphs that inform the reader what the paragraph will discuss Develop paragraphs that support the topic sentences Organize a comparison and contrast paper by presenting paragraphs in a logical and interesting fashion, using one of two methods for comparison and contrast: story-by-story or idea-by-idea Write sentences in standard American English that clearly express ideas Demonstrate correct use of MLA formatting within the paper and on a Works Cited page Explain your writing process in a clear and logical fashion
