The assignment for this lesson is as follows: Write a review of the first part of American Born Chinese that explains your opinion
on the effectiveness of two different plot elements. Cite specific evidence from the
text to support your analysis, which may be positive, negative, or some of both.
Your assignment should include the following elements:
• Evidence that reveals your understanding of the plot elements you are discussing
in your review
• A clear perspective about how the plot elements in the story affect the reader's
experience
• A paragraph for each plot element you're discussing; each paragraph should use
examples from the story
• A professional and engaging tone that uses parallel structure and varied syntax
You should have completed a draft of this assignment in the activity before this one.
If you haven't done so, go back and complete that activity now.