The final essay should be a thesis-driven paper, 5-6 pages, double-spaced, follow MLA format and include references to the texts we discussed in class,which are

Canícula: Snapshots of a Girlhood en la Frontera-Norma Cantú

George Washington Gomez: A MexicoTexan Novel-Américo Paredes

Ceremony --Leslie Marmon Silko

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian-Sherman Alexie

Paradise-Toni Morrison.

You should desscus These themes in your essay and relate them to the books you read:

Identity Conflict:Mexican, Mexican-American, Native American , and Black American.

Racism and discrimination that each Identity faced and how that impact us

American dream

This essay should follow the conventions of a formal essay including an introduction, body, and conclusion as well as a works cited page at the end. Please discuss the following concepts in an organized and coherent manner:

Discuss some the overriding themes present in all of the texts, give details and specific examples from each book.

Discuss why the understanding and discussion of such literature and these themes are important.

Discuss connections between the literature and history, current events, and your own identity.

Most importantly, discuss how this class can ultimately help you in your own discipline and future career.

NOTE: Only use outside researches to support your Ideas rephrasing other Ideas will effect your grade; Remember, just write about the points that stand out to you--if you're confused--discuss that, what's confusing, why might it be confusing etc.