Trimester 3: Essay Directions

Seminar 3

Don’t change the formatting of the Word document!

Your paper should be in 11 point Calibri.  However, I will accept 10, 11 or 12 point font, in Times New Roman or Calibri.

1-Your paper should be 2-3 pages long and double-spaced, not including the Works Cited and Annotated Bibliography.

2-You need to turn in an outline of your paper.

3-You need to do a first draft.

In your paper, your must use and cite your novel and at least 2 of the articles from your Annotated Bibliography.

You must have your novel and 5 other sources listed in your Annotated Bibliography.

Catalyst by Laurie Halse Anderson

Maus I by Art Spiegelmen

Holes by Louis Sachar

Lord of the Flies

The Outsiders

Comment on Ponyboy.
Or comment on a major theme in the novel.

Somewhere in the Darkness

Comment on Jimmy's development.

Bronx Masquerade

Make a comment about a character that you read about.

Money Hungry by Sharon Flake

Comment on Raspberry's 'money hungry' nature or on the relationship between Dr. Mitchell and Raspberry's mom.

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Choose a major character--Scout, Jem or Atticus--and give your initial impression of that character.

Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli



Stargirl Discussion

What is your initial impression of Stargirl?

Comment on Mica High School.