“The Ransom of Red
Chief”
Steps for Theme and Plot Analysis
Directions
 You will be required to respond to 7 question prompts that
deal with analyzing Plot, conflict, character development
and theme.
• You should number each item.
• It is very important that you respond to the entire question
prompt for each number. You cannot get full credit unless
every item is addressed. If the question requires you to
give information from the story to support your answer,
make sure you give information from the story.
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You are permitted to use notes provided in the beginning of
the year to help you with terminology used in the questions.
You may also use any resource to help you define terms. For
example, if you are not sure what a dynamic character is, it is
ok to look it up.
It is strongly recommended that you gather your thoughts
and complete a sloppy copy. You are required to type the final
paper.
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Your name should be placed on all pages
Your font size should be 12.
All pages should be stapled together in the upper left hand
corner.
You will be given four class periods to work on this
assignment.
Use your resources.
Typed Copy Set Up
Name:
Period:
1. Exposition: Type all the necessary information needed to
answer this question under number one.
2. Characterization: Type all the necessary information
needed to answer this question under number two.
3. Continue with this format throughout the process.
My Recommendation
Wednesday: Gather your thoughts and make sure
you have a good understanding of what is needed.
Read over the rubric so you understand how you will
be graded.
Thursday: Continue to gather information and begin
to create a Sloppy copy of the information.
Friday : Finish the sloppy copy. Read over the
information and make sure all question prompts are
answered completely with evidence provided from
the short. Begin typing the paper.
Mon/Tues: Finish typing the paper and submit it. If
you need more time you will have to complete it for
homework.
Due Date: Friday, December 4.
Rubric: A scoring rubric is located on the back of the sheet
with the seven questions. It explains everything that is needed
in order to score a perfect paper.
Good luck. Make sure you answer every question and provide
evidence from the story.