compare Amy Tan’s (“Fish Cheeks”) to Naomi Nye’s (“Museum”) embarrassing experiences.
Second Essay Assignment
In a three-page essay, compare Amy Tan’s (“Fish Cheeks”) to Naomi Nye’s (“Museum”) embarrassing experiences. Following are some “open-ended” questions to consider:
What did both experiences have in common?
How were both experiences different?
Where did both experiences take place.
How old were Tan and Nye?
How did young Tan and Nye to their situations?
How did their age contribute to their individual reactions?
What was the outcome of both embarrassing experiences?
As a result of their experiences, what lessons did Amy Tan and Naomi Nye learn?
Incredibly Important: Students can use only the following three sources:
1. Amy Tan’s essay “Fish Cheeks” located in Moodle
2. Naomi Nye’s essay “Museum” located in Moodle
3. Your own creative imagination and unique writing voice
In this assignment, students are not allowed to use other sources: including internet, library, etc.,
Essay’s Format:
• Proper MLA Heading and your own original title
• Double space; Times New Roman; 12-point font throughout your entire essay
• Carefully edited and proofread
• An introductory paragraph that ends with a distinct “thesis” statement
• Well-constructed and detailed “body” paragraphs
• An effective “concluding paragraph”
• Properly constructed “in-text citations” and paraphrases