Final+Project

** Final Project ** ** 100 Points ** ** Due ______________________ **
 * // The Glass Castle //**
 * Directions: Read the following project choices and then choose the one that is easiest for you.**

Write a three to five page autobiography. Choose a starting point and then work chronologically. Select a theme (privilege, funny, calm, miserable, poor, dysfunctional, etc.) and use it throughout the autobiography. Jeannette used poverty and her determination to move her book forward. Start a new paragraph for each experience.
 * __Option 1:__**

Analyze three advantages and three disadvantages from Jeannette’s life. Describe each point in detail. Direct quotes work extremely well in this situation. You need to explain why you think each experience is a plus or a negative. This assignment will contain approximately eight paragraphs: introduction, three paragraphs for advantages, three paragraphs for disadvantages, and conclusion.
 * __Option 2__**

Research the demographics of Welch from the 1970’s and the demographics today. Demographics would include statistics about population, salaries, ethnicity, high school graduation rates, real estate costs, etc. Then research the current demographics and make a comparison. Use a graph or chart to display this information. Make sure all information is clearly labeled.
 * __Option 3__**

Choose one character from the book and analyze his/her impact on the family. You will need at least five examples from the text to support your view of this character. Direct quotes work well here. This is a seven paragraph essay: introduction, one paragraph per example, conclusion.
 * __Option 4__**

Research the effects of alcohol on the body. This is a five paragraph essay: introduction, three supporting paragraphs, conclusion. You will need to cite the information you gain from online sources. Personal experiences will add emphasis to your essay. In the conclusion, you must tell how this information has affected the way you think.
 * __Option 5__**