Definition: Prompt = Assignment
Task = Essay Question
Background = What You Learned So Far
Background Throughout this final unit, we will learn all about essay structure and styles; in particular, we will learn about how to create your own essay with your personal opinion about The American Dream! Soon, we will have discussed your own personal experiences and the experiences of the characters in Girl in Translation. Everything we have been doing will prepare you for writing personal analysis about this book’s major themes.
Task/Essay Question: What are three major Themes in Girl in Translation? Explain each theme you write about. In each body paragraph, give two examples from the book: one quotation and one paraphrase. Introduce each example (what happened before this part), give quotation/paraphrase in MLA format, then explain the meaning of quotation/paraphrase, and lastly offer your opinion. For your essay, provide ex
Minimum Requirements:
Write a five-paragraph essay, following the standard essay format.
Follow the essay outline carefully.
Write an essay between 2-3 pages.Write an essay with a three-part thesis.
Utilize a deductive thesis: last sentence, first paragraph.
Write topic sentences for each body paragraph; there should be three body paragraphs.
Follow this body paragraph formula:
1. Topic sentence
2. Introduce Example 1 (explain what happened before this part)
3. Example #1: Quotation OR Paraphrase from book that shows theme
4. Explain example & Give my opinion about Example #1
5. Introduce Example 2 (explain what happened before this part)
6. Example #2: Quotation OR Paraphrase from book that shows theme
7. Explain example & Give my opinion about Example #2
8. Concluding Sentence
Write 8-10 sentences for each and every single body paragraph.
Use quotations as demonstrated in class.
Write in complete sentences; consult the sentence handout given in class.