This essay pairs with Jeannette Walls' memoir, The Glass Castle. Step-by-step, students will choose a character to analyze and practice using text evidence, analysis & MLA formatting.Includes/Covers:*Characterization*Basics of CER (claim, evidence, reasoning)*MLA formatting (both in-text & full Works Cited)*Use of transitional words/phrases, upper-level vocabulary, introduction to text evidence*Rubric/grading page*Student edit checklist*Teacher examples: brainstorming & full essay*B