Create a well-developed 3-5 page essay centered on how conformity/rebellion applies to race/culture and socio-economic standing. Compare at least 2 readings from this unit along with 2 peer reviewed outside sources. These sources should be fully analyzed, properly cited and help to bring depth to your paper.
Chose 1:
- How does society perpetuate conformity to or rebellion against stereotypes on race, culture and/or class? What is the price? What is the ultimate goal?
OR
- How do people conform to or rebel against the notion of the American Dream? Has the idea of the American Dream changed over time?
A passing essay will:
- Demonstrate an accurate understanding of all 2 texts
- Interpret each text in relation to the question
- Create a new idea that draws from the text (underline the thesis statement)
- Select and discuss appropriate passages to support the interpretations and thesis
- Show progression of though through its organization
- Demonstrate clear boundaries between the literacy text and the essay writer’s own ideas
- Show clear use of outside research
Readings: