Here is the information for our unit essay due by Friday 10/17

Directions: Write a min. five (5) paragraph essay addressing the following:

“Rules of the Game” and “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan, as well as Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger explore the problems in parent-child relationships in a unique culture. Choose either “Rules of the Game” or “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan, and compare it to Bissinger’s “Dreaming of Heroes” from Friday Night Lights.  How do the relationships between children and their parents develop a central idea common to these two texts?

In a min. five (5) paragraph essay answer/explain ALL OF the following (3) questions/topics:

(1) Analyze the main problem faced by a main character in each story.

(2)How does this character challenge or give into the traditions and expectations of his/her parents?

(3)To what degree does each main character succeed?

 *****Include text evidence (at least 1 example from each story) and specific text details in your essay and 

Explain why this evidence is significant in proving your claims.  Be specific!****(RACE)

Make sure you:

• ·         Focus on a parent/child relationship from each of your chosen texts (if you want to do both from Friday Night Lights you can)
• ·         Analyze the main problem faced by a main character in each story
• ·         Explain how the character challenges or gives into the traditions/expectations of their parents
• ·         Explain to what degree each character succeed
• ·         Start with a strong introductory sentence and end with a strong concluding sentence
• ·         Use transitions between paragraphs
• ·         Edit for correct spelling/grammar
• ·         Effectively select, organize, and analyze content
• ·         Cite strong and thorough evidence from both texts that support your observations (at least 1 from each text)
• ·         Make sure you use your TAG in the introduction and RACE strategy of response

*Help has been provided for you below (outline).

*Look at the example we did in class. Use your notes/dialectical journals, worksheets and checkerboard tool.

Formal Essay Structure –

            EVERY Essay must be at least 5 paragraphs in length, with at least 6-7 sentences a paragraph.

Introduction - A kind of mini-outline for the paper: it tells the reader what the essay is about. Includes a very small taste of what you will be writing about.  Make sure you include your thesis statement (the point you are trying to prove).

When introducing a story in an essay for the first time, one should use the T.A.G. opening –

            Title – Name of the story

            Author – Person who wrote the story.

            Genre – Type of story that it is (i.e. – Novel, Play, Short Story, etc..)

Body 1 – Topic sentence.  Answer question 1. Make sure that you make a claim that you can back up with evidence, as well as a transitional/closing sentence.  YOU CAN AND SHOULD USE THE R.A.C.E. FORMULA. (make sure you use textual evidence and explain it)

Body 2 – Topic/transition sentence. Similar to the first paragraph, but this time answer question 2. (make sure you use textual evidence and explain it)

Body 3 – Topic/transition sentence. Similar to the first paragraph and second paragraphs, but this time answer question 3. (make sure you use textual evidence and explain it)

Conclusion – Wrap it up.  Summarize your paragraphs and leave the reader with something to think about.