Topic POVERTY: Examine the descriptions of poverty in the book. How does Jeannette’s impoverished upbringing shape who she becomes at the
end of the memoir Requirements 1. A solid argument: Make sure to include a solid, well-reasoned and thoughtful thesis statement in your
first paragraph. 2. Polished, college level style & tone: Keep in mind that your audience should be a professor. Use accurate diction and
correct spelling, mechanics, grammar, and punctuation. 3. Evidentiary support: Provide specific details and passages from the novel to
support your claim. Provide a Work Cited page only if you use sources other than the novel. DO NOT DROP IN QUOTES. Quotes must be embedded
(meaningbyou flow into and out of the quote). Make sure you cite info 4. MLA Format 5. 3-4 full pages