Your Essay 1 Assignment is due at the end of Week 2, Sunday, April 15th. I am offering the first 12 students who prefer it the later due date of Sunday, April 22nd. Please just send me a message with your request. *Note: There is no penalty for choosing this option. *Please plan ahead and do not wait until the last minute to make your request. . Do not email me on Sunday April 15th asking me to make an exception. The late penalty of 10 pts per day will apply for each day your essay is submitted after the April 15th deadline. You are expected to read the “Essay Requirements”, included as an attachment with this assignment. Please read through and familiarize yourself with these requirements, as there are penalties for any of the guidelines that are not followed. Choose one of the stories from the Lesson Two readings that you did not focus on in your initial post
during week two. Think about what you believe the theme/point is behind the story. After you have a plan, begin to write a draft of your short fiction essay. Please make sure to review the readings from Lesson One. You are expected to understand this information. Please also incorporate the literary vocabulary discussed in lesson one, most specifically the elements of fiction: ” ” and ” .” Please use to interpret your chosen short story within your essay; that is, you should offer a close reading of your chosen short story. Please cite from your chosen short story, and do not use any other additional sources in your work. Your interpretation must be at least 500 words, but no more than 750 words. Please remember the following: Please submit this through the assignments link in the classroom. This assignment is due on Sunday, by 11:55 p.m., ET.