Response to Literature

A response to literature examines the theme, plot, characters, or other aspects of a chapter, story, book, or poem. Here you'll find help for writing a variety of papers in response to literature.

Check out this tutorial for ideas on how to get started.

I've got a writing assignment…Now what?

Learn how to create the common types of writing assignments:

	Character sketch
	Plot summary
	Theme analysis

How do I know if it's good or not?

Find out what the six traits of good writing are and how to use them to improve your papers.

Rules for Feedback

How can your classmates help you become a better writer? Learn how.

Students— Read the winning short story!

Use the glossary to help find the meaning of literary words and writing terms that will help you think and talk about writing.

To edit your writing well, you need to understand the rules. This library of quick, animated grammar lessons...