- The essay must be persuasive and have a clear thesis statement that states the argument.
- The essay must be 6-8 paragraphs in length, contain real world analysis and contain quotes/ support from 2 texts listed with the prompt you select. The quotes must be in the body of the essay in MLA parenthetical format.
- Support must also come from examples away from the texts.
- The amount of in-text citations allowed is 4 min/max for the essay, and the citations must be documented in the paper in MLA format. THIS MEANS NO MORE THAN 4 LINES FROM THE TEXTS. THAT IS IT. IF YOU WRITE A PARAGRAPH ABOUT THE TEXT THAT IS FOCUSED SOLELY ON THE TEXT, STOP!. DO NOT DO THAT. THINK. DO NOT USE SECONDARY SOURCES OUTSIDE OF THE TEXTS. JUST USE YOUR BRAIN AND THE TEXTS. THAT IS IT.
- The essay must contain clear topic sentences which show a direct relationship to the thesis.
- Avoid writing in first person.
- A Works Cited page is not necessary.
Prompt: A culture has many facets which help to define important traits found within a culture. Whether it is a culture in modern or historical society, people are often judged based on the culture in which they lived. Analyze the role culture plays in shaping identity based on certain traits within a said culture. Use objective analysis and examples away from the texts and quotes from: “More Room” By Judith Ortiz Cofer and “What Fullness Is” By Roxane Gay