Read the two questions below carefully and then choose ONLY ONE.

Write a thesis-centered essay of at least 500 words in response to this one question.

You have until 11:45 p.m. (a quarter to midnight) on Friday, May 15th to compose, revise, and proofread your work.

You may use a paper dictionary and any notes you have taken on the readings to assist you.

Remember to:

Develop a thesis that takes a clear stance or position to answer the question.

Organize your thoughts–an outline can help you do this.

Use MLA in-text citation to support your claim with quotes or paraphrases from BOTH Maya Angelou and Sherman Alexie. (You must use at least one cited idea from each reading.)

Also use your own observations, experiences, or other sources to develop your claims.

Discuss how your citations and ideas are relevant to your thesis.

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Questions:

1. Education is a means of fulfilling one’s dreams and advancing socially and economically. Do you or disagree? Take a position and support it. (Please deal with the both elements of the statement.)