Common Problems:

Intro

  • Your intro must have the play’s title and author. You need to have your thesis statement (What are you writing about? What prompt are you using? What are you going to prove in your paper?)
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    • Too much summary

  • You are to answer one of the writing prompts. I have read the play, seen it performed, and watched it in class. You don’t need to tell me everything that happens. If you find yourself writing words such as "then" and "next" you’re probably giving summary, not analysis.

    • Quote

  • The quote you use needs to be relevant. Don’t just throw in any line from the play! When you add the quote, it needs to fit. Include who said the quote! You might also mention why the quote is important: what it reflects and represents.

    The format is--

    "here is my quote with a comma instead of a period," Sarah said (p. ). Then go on with your paper… (this is where your page number goes)

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    • Third Person

  • This is a formal paper. Do not include I, you, yours, or we. Third person is he, she, it, they, theirs, one, a person, etc.

    • Proofread your paper! Have your cousin proofread your paper! Have the lunchlady read it! I’m still finding too many basic mistakes that should be caught by you !