Poetry Essay

Poetry Essay Instructions

write a persuasive analysis of a literary work. Write a 750-word (3–4 pages) essay that analyzes The poem “Journey of the Magi” by T. S. Eliot”. Gather all of your information, plan the direction of your essay, and organize your ideas by developing a 1-page thesis statement and outline for your essay as you did for your Fiction Essay. Format the thesis statement and the outline in a single Microsoft Word document using current MLA, or APA. Must include, a title page (see the General Writing Requirements), a thesis/outline page, and the essay itself followed by a works cited/references/bibliography page of any primary and/or secondary texts cited in the essay.

Guidelines for Developing Your Paper Topic

Development (45 Points): •Major points are stated clearly and are well-supported.

•Content is persuasive and comprehensive.

•Content and purpose of the writing is clear.

•Thesis has a strong claim.

•Audience is clear and appropriate for the topic.

•Supportive information is strong and addresses writing focus.

Organization and Structure (45 Points): •Writing is well-structured, clear, and easy-to-follow.

•Introduction is compelling and forecasts the topic and thesis.

•Each paragraph is unified and has a clear central idea.

•Transitional wording is present throughout the writing.

•Conclusion is a logical end to the writing.

Grammar and Diction (45 Points): •The writing reflects grammar, punctuation, and spelling standards.

•Language is accurate, appropriate, and effective.

•The writing’s tone is appropriate and highly effective.

Fomat: Current MLA/APA (15 Points): •Writing correctly follows formatting guidelines.

•Parenthetical and bibliographical source citations are

used correctly and appropriately.