A Walk Across America Response

TASK: You will prove that Peter Jenkins is an American Character with evidence from and analysis of the book, A Walk Across America.
DUE: Wednesday Oct. 8

Response must be typed, single-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point font.
In addition to a hard copy plus rubric, you must upload the document via Pupilpath (Google Docs).
Late papers (past period 3, Wed., Oct. 8) will lose 5 points per day late.

In your paper be sure to:
Claim Peter Jenkins is an American Character for a reason - not just because he walked across the country.
Prove that reason with text evidence (quoted with page # and paraphrased in your own words) PLUS analysis (why the text evidence proves your claim).
Provide original thinking and interpretation.
Cite all of your sources (according to the book, page 17...."........"
 or In the article entitled "Name of Article", it says "....."
Check your grammar and spelling
Make sure your writing makes sense.

Do not:
Simply rehash what we've already discussed in class.
Repeat yourself.
Make vague over-generalized statements such as "Peter wanted to see the country".


If you need help, please ask in advance of the due date.