VPA

__Vital Passage Analysis (VPA)__

When reading literature, certain passages are more significant than others due to their vital influence in the development of the characters, themes, plot, and symbols. After completing the assigned reading, choose a passage of vital significance and write a two-paragraph response, which explains the passage’s relevance.

Each VPA should discuss how the passage develops one character, along with one theme. You should also discuss the passage’s connection to: conflicts (internal and external), symbolism, setting, and mood. (Example: VPA Day 1 = 9/01/14 for Chapters 1-5 of 1984)
 * VPA days and reading sections will be announced in advanced.
 * Keep the VPA day in mind when reading. You may pre-select a quote or two for VPA Days.
 * You will have 1 class period dedicated to planning, writing, revising, and editing your VPA.
 * You must use a different characterfor each VPA.
 * You must support and explore a different theme for each VPA.

__GRADING__ Each VPA will be worth a __30 point__ quiz score, according to the following breakdown:
 * 1) Effective quote selection (5 points)
 * 2) Direct analysis of quote (5 points)
 * 3) Topic sentence, focus, and organization (5 points)
 * 4) Theme statement (5 points)
 * 5) Depth of character analysis (5 points)
 * 6) Spelling, Grammar, Usage, Mechanics (5 points)

Every VPA should be an example of your best formal writing.Make sure you do the following:

 * A clear and focused topic sentence
 * Remaining in third person
 * No contractions
 * Use of present tense
 * Embedded quotations (properly cited)
 * Proper MLA format (1” margins, 12 point TNR font, double spaced, etc.)
 * Length requirement: no less than one page, no more than two pages.
 * Edit and revise your work

// Unless other arrangements have been made, your VPA should be posted in our shared // // Google Drive folder. Please title it “VPA # - Text” (Ex: VPA 3 - Romeo and Juliet). //

Sample VPA