This paper should contain the following:
- A title that relates to your specific ideas
- An introductory paragraph that provides background on the topic you will argue and describes the main ideas in your essay
- A thesis statement that takes the above position and provides reasons in support of the position
- Body paragraphs (approximately 3-5) that provide support for and relate to your thesis
- A discussion of examples and quotes (at least two direct quotes) from I Was Their American Dream
- Quotes should not be longer than 2 lines/sentences
- Reference to at least one other piece we read, watched, or listened to during this section
- One source from your own research, which should be an article from a newspaper, magazine, or journal
- You are welcome and encouraged to connect with your own experience, but it is not required
- You are welcome and encouraged to use your English/language to express yourself in this paper
- A concluding paragraph that reflects upon your main point and leaves readers with a strong sense of the most important ideas from the essay
- A Works Cited page that includes all referenced material