1. Jim Burke-Short Essay

2. Jim Burke’s Memoir Writing Assignment:
Jim Burke’s experience with school is a common story for most high school students who feel like they can’t “do school”. How does Jim Burke’s experiences connect with your own thoughts or perspectives on the education system?
Please include
4 paragraph essay (intro, 2 body, conclusion)
Each Body paragraph:
At least 1 example from Jim Burk (summarize/paraphrase)
At least 1 support (experience, observations, or reading)

3. Jim Burke’s Memoir Introduction Hook Background information Thesis
STRUCTURE- 4 paragraph essay
Introduction
Hook
Background information
Thesis
Body Paragraph 1 and 2
One example from Jim Burke Memoir (Summarization/Paraphrase)
One example of support (experience, observations, or reading)
Conclusion
Restate main ideas and final thoughts.

4. Jim Burke’s Memoir