write a literary analysis paper on “A Handful of Dates”

– The paper MUST be typed in Times New Roman, font 12, double-spaced, with a proper heading, a title, and each new paragraph indented.
– The paper should be carefully proofread and edited for grammar, spelling, and grammar mistakes.
– Your paper should have:
– an introduction ending with a thesis statement
– about 5-6 body paragraphs as needed to support the arguments you have that will
prove your thesis statement.
-body paragraphs need to have clear topic sentences, which are then supported by
evidence from the story, which is properly quoted and cited, and then analyzed
(sandwich paragraphs).
-a conclusion
The grade will count towards your reading grade in the class (15%) and writing grade (20%).
Grading Rubric:
Introduction
20 points
– Hook or general introduction to story (5)
– strong central argument / thesis (7)
– thesis is or can be supported across the story (8)
Support and Development of Your Thesis
30 points
– uses evidence from across the text and analyzes the evidence with specific details
Structure and Organization
10 points
– logical ordering and development (5)
– topic sentences / paragraphs start with clear arguments (5)
Conclusion
10 points
Mechanics
10 points
Transitions to connect ideas
5 points
Vocabulary
5 points
Proper quotation formatting
10 points
Total Points
100

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