I. Introduction
A. Plot summary (you can basically summarize what happens in the story)
B. Thesis – make sure you look at #5 on the Short Story Help for a formula for writing a thesis
II. First Element
A. Details and quotes
B. Details and quotes
III. Second Element
A. Details and quotes
B. Details and quotes
IV. Third Element
A. Details and quotes
B. Details and quotes
V. Conclusion
A. Restate Thesis (in different words)
B. Personal reflection of story (Here you can use “I” first person point of view – but the rest of the essay must
be in third person point of view)