Follow MLA Format: 1” margins all around Double space 12 pt. Times New Roman Cite properly (author page) ex.(Hinton 45) Heading (top left corner): Your Name Mrs. Willever English Language Arts 23 September 2011

Quotes Use one correctly cited quote that is introduced and analyzed Includes author’s last name and page number of the quote No comma is used (Jones 124). End mark will be outside the parenthesis Short quotes (four typed lines or less) Introduce and analyze the quote Never drop in a quote without an explanation Always follow a quote with a discussion of how it proves your point – do not assume it speaks for itself – you are interpreting and explaining it’s meaning to the reader Refrain from referring to the quoted words as “the quote” For example – instead of writing “This quote shows that…” write “Mrs. Smith’s donation shows…”

Analysis – Rules for Writing Avoid plot summary – answer the question that is asked in the prompt Conclude with a sentence or two that covers the entire paragraph, not just the last example Do not use the pronouns “I” or “you” in formal academic writing Creative Title – do not underline, bold, or put in quotes - do not use the title of the book or the assignment Example: The Outsiders Better: Conflict in The Outsiders Best: Opposing Forces