Subject: Which cycles does Reyna Grande break? Which cycles does she continue? Why?
Title related to the topic or subject of the essay
Introduction that attempts to hook the reader’s attention, provides the necessary overview or background information about the book and topic, and states your thesis (controlling idea or main point)
Body paragraphs that support the thesis (main point) through the use of evidence and reasoning, such as quotations, paraphrases, and/or examples from A Dream Called Home and the other sources
Body paragraph that contains counterargument (opposes main point) through the use of evidence and reasoning, such as quotations, paraphrases, and/or examples from A Dream Called Home
Four (or more) sources: A Dream Called Home plus three additional sources, such as news articles, interviews, web sites, or videos, must appear in the essay and Works Cited page
Conclusion where the thesis is restated (main point), supporting points are summarized, and the significance of the topic is discussed
Academic spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization
First-person or third-person point of view (i.e., does not use “you,” “your,” or “you’re”).
MLA formatting, such as being typed, double-spaced, written with a 12-point font (Times New Roman or similar), and submitted to Canvas
Works Cited page that includes all the sources cited in your essay
1,600+ words
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