For this essay, you will write 2-3 pages highlighting a childhood issue that you think Charlotte’s Web handles particularly well. Your essay should use essay structure (introduction, focused body paragraphs, conclusion), be governed by a clear thesis that expresses your overall point/argument, and be supported by both your own textual analysis as well as Neumeyer’s annotations from his text.
Essays should not include research beyond the texts we have covered in class. Essays should, however, include direct quotations from texts we have covered in class. Any text you use, whether quoted directly or paraphrased/summarized, should be cited using the MLA format
Essays will be primarily graded on the following criteria:
A central thesis that offers a clear focus on a childhood issue that the novel handles well
Textual evidence from both the novel and Neumeyer’s annotations that supports the claim the thesis makes
Your own analysis that connects the textual support to the overall claim of the essay
Essays should also have a clear organizational structure, an engaging introduction and conclusion, well-crafted sentences and paragraphs, and good grammar and spelling.
Essays should be typed in a 12-point font such as Calibri or Times New Roman and double-spaced. They should be submitted as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file.