Provide the complete title of the story you’ve chosen and the author’s complete name.
Identify clearly your essay topic.
Include a strong thesis statement on your topic.
Forecast the main stages of your essay.
In your analysis in the body of your essay:
Make effective use of topic sentences to identify the main ideas of your analysis.
Support your comments with evidence (paraphrase and direct quotations) from your chosen story.
Explain the significance of each piece of evidence you present.
Contribute to the reader’s understanding of the story as a whole.