The Glass Castle
Informative Writing Assignment
Assignment: Using evidence from The Glass Castle, write an essay that answers the
following question: What are the essential character traits and behaviors that help humans
overcome adversity?
Step 1: Brainstorm what you believe are necessary character traits and human
behaviors needed for an individual to overcome adversity.
traits and
behaviors
Step 2: Take a look at your brainstorm—determine which of your ideas you can
support with information from The Glass Castle. Add any additional notes you feel
necessary.
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Step 4: Write a topic sentence and graphically organize the points you will use to
prove it.
Topic Sentence
SD1
SD2
SD3
Explanation of how the trait/behavior
aids in overcoming adversity
Explanation of how the trait/behavior
aids in overcoming adversity
Explanation of how the trait/behavior
aids in overcoming adversity
Example/Quote (proof)
Example/Quote (proof)
Example/Quote (proof)
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