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Olivia
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Literature
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create an assignment sheet to give to my students on the glass castle essay. this is going to be the requirements and directions. they will be doing a character analysis/character development essay focusing on one person in the walls family of the glass castle they aren't the smartest so don't use any extremey advanced words and scaffold and provide sentence starters. also make a rubric any way that's clear and simple but they can use to understand what I expect to see in this paper
This assignment focuses on character development within the memoir "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls. Students will analyze a chosen character from the Walls family, tracking their evolution throughout the narrative. The essay will require identification of initial character traits, significant behavioral changes, and contextual influences from their family environment. The structure includes an introduction with a thesis, a description of the character at the beginning, the catalysts for change, the resulting character growth, and a conclusion reflecting on their lasting impact. Students will utilize textual evidence to support their analysis, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of the character’s journey.