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