In order to write a strong essay, students must address the following . (I recommend shaping these 5 prompts into 5 paragraph long answers):
*See the below rubric for exact grading criteria.
Introduction
Offer a brief summary of the book
Include information about the author
Introduce the three themes you will discuss in the review
If you choose to frame this review as a historical argument, that is fine. Just be sure to introduce it in the beginning.
Theme 1
What is the theme, why is it important?
How does it tie back to the main ideas of the book?
Is this present in the other memoirs or textbook?
Cite examples from the book
Theme 2
What is the theme, why is it important?
How does it tie back to the main ideas of the book?
Is this present in the other memoirs or textbook?
Cite examples from the book
Theme 3
What is the theme, why is it important?
How does it tie back to the main ideas of the book?
Is this present in the other memoirs or textbook?
Cite examples from the book
Conclusion
Sum up your review
Questions to consider:
Do you think this gives a good representation of the conflict it describes?
Have you read other memoirs that may pertain?
How does this memoir fit into our course?
Writing Guidelines:
Your essay is due by 10:30 am (The start of class) on September 12th.
Please write a thoughtful essay of about 1,500 words.
Please use 12 point, Times New Roman font.
Lines should be double spaced.
Use 1 inch margins.
Please save it as a Word document (or something similar) and upload the file to this page.
Include a Bibliography or Works Cited page of all sources used, including the film/show itself.
Cite, in an academic style (Chicago, MLA, APA…), your sources.
This means, when you refer or use evidence from a source to support your argument, you must say where that information comes from.
For help with citation style, I’ve posted a citation style reference page here.
If you do not have a preference, please use the Chicago Manual of Style
Essays will be evaluated for plagiarism and use of A.I. via Turn-It-In.
This essay is graded out of 100 points and is worth 25% of your Final Grade.