“Teenage Wasteland” by Anne Tyler
Socratic Seminar Prompt
“Literary Analysis” pg. 1178, Adapted
In your assessment, which
character from “TeenageWasteland” is
the protagonist? Give specific reasons
for your answer in a well-developed,
MEL-Con formatted essay. Your essay
should include a introduction complete
with thesis statement, body, and
conclusion.
Approach
Begin by jotting down three pieces of
evidence to support your assertion in
your notebook. These will function as
the evidence pieces in your three body
paragraphs. Then, complete the
essay on loose leaf paper. Each body
paragraph should be MEL-Con formatted.