Matthew has a two part English assignment due on Thursday based on Welty's short story, "A Worn Path". He has elected to write about how the plot bolsters the theme. As the first part of the assignment requires that he journal 10 quotes and then describe how they support the theme, we first discussed how plot can be charted by events leading to a dramatic climax, followed by a resolution or denouement .We then examined the text and Matthew highlighted plot points that illustrate obstacles the main character encounters. I discussed the symbolic or metaphorical significance of some of these plot points and, based thereon, Matthew adjusted his statement of the theme. We identified many of the significant plot points so that Matthew can now incorporate them on his chart which will form the basis for the essay. I emphasized that he should not wait until Wednesday night to start this assignment and recommended he begin placing the quotes we reviewed on his chart tonight and work on the essay Tuesday so that we can review the assignment Wednesday afternoon before it is due on Thursday,