Estimated Time: 30+ minutes

One way to become a better writer is to read good writing.

Read:

This week read "Death is Only a Horizon" by Alane Ferguson on page 102 of Breakfast on Mars and 37 other Delectable Essays.

6 Traits of Writing

This month, we are going to focus on the trait Organization, which is shown in the second row in the following rubric. Print it out and read over all the bullet points that help to build strong writing.

Writing Project

This month, you will be writing a character analysis essay on one of the main characters in Frankenstein.

Start by reading this article to learn what a character analysis is and how to begin:

From your reading this week, make notes about the main characters. Write down details about their personality, what type of character they are (hero, villain, side character, etc.), and what role they play in the story. These notes will help you decide which character you want to focus on for your essay.