review the attached essay based on the assigned rubric
Instructions
Each section has an explanation table for reference. You can delete them when done.
Write next to the bullet point below.
Everything except thesis & the topic sentence can be bullet point notes
Body Paragraph #1 — Literary Analysis
Introduce conflict: What does the mother want to get across to her daughter?
Explain the conflict
Mother POV: Explain why the mother wants to get this idea or message across. What about her past experiences drove this? Integrate 1 quote
Daughter POV: Explain why the daughter does not understand the mother or how the conflict between them manifests (shows up). Integrate 1 quote
“So what?”: Link back to the thesis — what is Amy Tan trying to prove or accomplish by showing what you just pointed out? Explain.
Context (background) on mother to lead in to the evidence (1-2 sentences)
Evidence #1 for mother (less than 3 typed lines)
Analysis #1 (2-5 sentences) (connect to topic sentence & thesis)
Transition to talk about daughter (1 sentence)
Context (background) on daughter to lead in to the evidence (1-2 sentences)
Evidence #2 for daughter (less than 3 typed lines)
Analysis #2 (2-5 sentences) (connect to topic sentence & thesis)
“So what?” (2-3 sentences)
Body Paragraph #2
Tip: “Reflection” means personal pronouns are okay. Doesn’t mean you can drop the formal tone — still be academic. You can just use “I” centered language.
Look at the theme that you wrote in your thesis and spend a few sentences discussing why that theme is important in current-day society.
What is one take-away you have from this novel about communication and relationships?
Theme’s importance in current day society (3-5 sentences)
1 take away from the novel, generally (3-5 sentences)
That’s it. No conclusion. Be sure to cite The Joy Luck Club on a Works Cited page.
