– Myths
Regarding myths that circulate about American values, discuss how one of the following texts destabilizes
a central myth: Appy, Hoganson, or Jouet
Fully explain the standard myth as your premise for the essay. From there, discuss how the selected text
demystifies or destabilizes that myth. Be sure to include details and key quotes to help you illustrate any
claims you are making about the text. By the end, bring your readers into a final thought that answers so
what?
If you can talk about those readings that would be great with quotes to the side of it.

Key Tips:
Remember to focus on the analysis of one selected text from class so far.
Once you choose your prompt, be sure to read it carefully to make sure you respond to it fully.
You can refer to the outline structure and grading rubric handout as you compose your essay. Dont
neglect important essay elements like the initial thesis, scholarly source integration, citation of the
page numbers when you quote or paraphrase, and a conclusion that answers so what?. A Works
Cited page is not required, but in-text citations are.
Save time to proofread and edit before you turn in the essay. Read your essay out loud. Use tools like
grammarly.com, etc.