POST-READING ANALYTICAL ESSAY

These essay prompts and graphic organizer are designed for 9th-10th grades.

After reading a novel or short story, students use this worksheet to brainstorm, develop, and organize their thoughts and arguments in response to one of the provided analytical essay prompts. A thesis statement template is included.

This assignment is designed to accompany the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, but can be adapted for any fictional work.