Step by Step Instructions for Essay #2 Short Story Analysis1) Read the short story The Tell-tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe and annotate.2) Develop a working thesis statement to be the main focus of your essay.3) Analyze the short story by considering some of the following: Author’s Purpose, Plot, Character, Symbol, Point of View, Tone.4) Write a 2 page essay analyzing and summarizing the story and use citations from the reading to back up your thesis. In text citations and a works cited page citing your story or article are required.5) Start with an outline, and then write your rough draft6) Peer Editing -You will read each other’s essays and offer feedback and revision suggestions to your peers.7) Revise and Edit your Essay.8) You will receive a rubric which will break the grace into categories each of which is worth up to 20 points or 100%9) This is 20% of your final semester grade.Your Final Draft of the Summary and Analysis Essay should include the following criteria:A clear and well-written opening sentence which states the title and the author.The thesis statement is clearly stated and appears in the first paragr
aph.A coherent essay containing an introduction with smooth transitions from each body paragraph to the next, and a concluding paragraph.Solid paragraph structure throughout the essay, containing at least five sentences and no more than eight sentences per paragraph.Includes a brief summary (1-page maximum), which is paraphrased and complete, with each detail pointing directly toward supporting the claim or thesis.Contains a logical analysis of the cited evidence from the story to prove your thesis. You must also include information from the Poe documentary. Using other sources is encouraged.Critical analysis of the story.An image or drawing in MLA with a caption, which relates to the thesis.2 page MLA 8 formatted with appropriate heading, page numbers, 12 point font Times Roman, I inch margins, double spacedGrammar follows the standard conventions of the American English Language.Spelling and capitalization are checked in a program like Microsoft Word and corrected.In-text parenthetical citationsSeparate the “Works Cited” page at the end of the essay- MLA format containing your primary source and any secondary sources