Kate Nickolson

Ms. Wilson
English II
March 27, 2019

Instructions:
1. Write a well-constructed SPEPES paragraph in response to the prompt below. You must
CITE EVIDENCE​ from the text to support your response. Be sure to include the title(s)
and author(s) in your answer. You may use your annotations.

Prompt: ​So far in ​Persepolis​, we have seen how Marjane, her family, and the people of Iran
have been affected by the Iranian Cultural Revolution, the Iraqi invasion of Iran, and other social
influences and experiences. In the text, how do social influences and experiences shape the
protagonist's attitude towards herself? (Type your response in the space below).

In “Persepolis”, Marjane Satrapi is changed throughout the story from her experience
and opinions in the different social classes. Through these experiences she has changed her
view of herself and becomes shameful of how she was raised as she learns more about the
different classes. Marjane states “I finally understood why I felt ashamed to sit in my cadillac.
The reason for my shame and for the revolution is the same: the difference between social
classes”. This reveals to the reader that Marjane feels ashamed of being raised in a middle
class family compared to other families who are not as lucky as she is. Later in “Persepolis”
Marjane helps her maid talk to the neighbor which is not allowed between the different social
classes. When Marjane’s father tells her the policies while living with social classes she again
becomes ashamed and angry. Marjane yells “But is it her fault that she was born where she was
born? Dad, are you for or against social classes?”. This statement shows marjane’s anger
through her questioning and disbelief. She doesn’t understand why social classes have to be
seperated. Overall, Marjane experience in different social classes changed her view of herself
and her life to being shameful and angry. This was developed from Marjane learning about
others experiences in social classes.

Proficie Earned Points

Requirements Based on Standards nt? (X) Points Possible
Produce an answer based on the proof you
Statement - Student collect.
makes a clear,
Restate the question stem. Mention the name of
straightforward, 3
the book, story, article.
relevant claim
(Standard Wa.9.1.a) Write a specific and detailed claim that reflects the
proof you have collected.

Proof - Student Use direct textual proof when possible (direct

uses observable quotes, or paraphrase from the text)
3
evidence and Choose the proofs that actually prove your
specific details to statement is true. The more specific, the better.
 support opinion.
(Standards W.9.1.b, Cite proofs using appropriate formatting (includes
W.9.1.d) punctuation)
Explain ​how​ your evidence proves your
Explanation -
statement, not just ​that​ it proves your statement.
Student uses
critical thinking to Use key words from the statement to connect the 12
support evidence proof(s) to the statement. (3 points
and connect it to Anticipate questions your reader might have and each)
the claim. answer them. Leave no doubt.
(Standard W.9.1.b)
Use sound reasoning in explanation
Synthesis - Student Restate your main point(s) using different words
summarizes with the same meaning.
argument and, if
Remind your reader of your strongest proofs 3
necessary, offers
extension. Why is your argument important to understanding
(Standard W.9.1.e) the text?
Utilize transition words/phrases to aid organization

Transitions/Organiz Vary sentence structure (simple, compound,

ation/ complex)
Formatting/Style/To Use formal language to convey clear ideas (no 2
ne slang) Uses strong verbs and adjectives that make
(Standards W.9.1.a, your argument clearer.
W.9.1.c, W.9.1.d)
Present an objective argument (keep your
emotions/ feelings out of it)
Conventions: Avoid run-ons, comma splices, and fragments
Grammar, Spelling,
Capitalization, and 2
Punctuation
(Standard L.9.2) Avoid capitalization and spelling errors

Total: 25