20th Century American Literature Semester I Exam
Due Date: 3:10pm, January 20th
You will write a 4-page essay incorporating what you've learned in class this semester to answer the following question:
Can anyone ever truly be a self-made man?
A good response will:
- F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby
5. Use quotes from both texts to support your argument.
6. Conclusion - What does the belief in the myth of the self-made man say about American ideals and the American Dream.
Other Resources to Consider:
You will write a 4-page essay incorporating what you've learned in class this semester to answer the following question:
Can anyone ever truly be a self-made man?
A good response will:
- Provide a working definition of a self-made man
- Consider both sides of the argument
- Present and examine at least one example of a self-made man
- Include analysis of both:
- F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby
5. Use quotes from both texts to support your argument.
6. Conclusion - What does the belief in the myth of the self-made man say about American ideals and the American Dream.
Other Resources to Consider:
The format of your essay:
The organization of your essay should include:
You will be graded on the following:
Ideas
Organization
Mechanics
- Your Name/Class (20th Century American Literature) in the top, right hand corner
- Margins: 1"
- Font: 12-point, Times New Roman
- 1.5 - Spaced
- Pages: At least 4,
- Work Cited Page
The organization of your essay should include:
- A title
- An introduction, thesis statement, body, and conclusion.
- Body paragraphs with topic sentences, examples from the text, and an explanation of the example
You will be graded on the following:
Ideas
- Do you clearly state the main idea of your essay (thesis)?
- Do you make points and support them with evidence from the text?
Organization
- Is your essay clearly organized, using an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Mechanics
- Do you use proper English, spelling, and grammar?
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