ESSAY: RESPONSE TO "THE SLIP-OVER SWEATER" You can determine what you have understood about a story by writing a response.

Here is your goal for this assignment:

Analyze the characters and setting of "The Slip-Over Sweater"

Choose one of the following topics and write at least 200 words.

1. Trace Shan's development from immaturity to maturity.

2. Show how Jesse Stuart uses the setting of the story to mirror Shan's feelings.

3. Compare and contrast Grace and Jo-Anne.

4. Discuss how the mountain setting contributes to the outcome of the story.

Write one paragraph for each of your main points.

Try to use connecting words at the end or beginning of each paragraph.

Summarize and conclude in a conclusion paragraph.

Use evidence from the story to support your analysis.

Document your evidence properly, using MLA format (click here to review the MLA Style Guide).

You will be graded on the following criteria:
1. Clearly state your position and support it.

2. Make sure each paragraph contains one main idea and support. Use complete sentences including compound and complex sentences.

3. Include an introductory paragraph, proper transitions, and an appropriate conclusion.

4. Make sure your essay contains no errors in conventions such as spelling and grammar errors, and is at least 200 words long.