Using their notes developed throughout the unit, class members prepare for the end of the unit assessment by writing a formal essay in which they "analyze how the author of The Autobiography of Malcolm X provides a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved throughout the narrative." Writers review the format of a formal essay and examine the rubric that will be used to assess their essay.

Concepts

expository essays, narrative structure

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members begin their drafts—including a thesis statement and outline—in class so that instructors can provide extra support to those who may need it

Classroom Considerations

• The 27th in a 28-lesson unit on narrative writing that uses The Autobiography of Malcolm X as an anchor text and as a model for the personal narrative required on the college Common Application

Pros

• The 17-page packet includes the essay assignment sheet and the rubric

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.11-12.2 RL.11-12.3 W.11-12.2.a W.11-12.2.b W.11-12.2.c W.11-12.2.d W.11-12.2.e W.11-12.2.f W.11-12.3.e W.11-12.9.b L.11-12.1.a L.11-12.2.b