I. Overview

You have spent the last month reading either Great Expectations or Bleak House. Your next task is to demonstrate your analysis skills by writing an essay on a topic of your choice related to this text. There is no set length for this essay, but it should demonstrate thorough and thoughtful analysis. It should be typed in 12-point font and use direct quotations from the text.

This essay is the largest contributor to the following standards:

• Students can analyze texts for criteria of quality literature
• Students can craft high-quality compositions that effectively utilize the 6+1 writing traits.