Sample of Analytical Writing Assignment
In-Class Paragraph “So Much Unfairness of Things” Name___________
Write a paragraph that suggests an important theme from “So Much Unfairness of Things.” The theme should relate to either family relationships or growing up. Your topic sentence should contain the suggestion of theme or thesis statement. Your paragraph should also have specific supporting evidence from the story. Try, in your concluding thoughts, to connect the story (in relation to your chosen theme) to another story we have read this quarter.
Rubric
Topic sentence with suggestion of theme 1-5
Depth of theme choice 1-5
Quality of textual evidence 1-5
Quality of connection to another story 1-5
Clarity of writing 1-5
