Prompt (what will you be writing about):

 Is Fences an accurate depiction of the African American community of the Pittsburgh Hills District in the 1950’s? Why or why not?

Note: your response to this question plus the areas that you will be using to defend your argument are what create your thesis.

Task:
 Be sure to have a thesis that clearly defines if and how you agree that Fences is an accurate depiction of the era.
 Write supporting sections that defend your thesis. Suggested areas of information are:
o August Wilson’s life and times and how this is reflected in the play. Need text examples from Fences to tie in this information.
o History of the era and the setting. Need text examples from Fences to tie in this information.
o Analysis of one or more of the main characters of the play who best exemplify this era and setting. Need text examples from Fences to tie in this information.
 Use at least three outside academic sources that will support your essay (two of these sources can be from the previous research essay pre-write). Be sure to include Fences as an additional reference citation.

Requirements:
 Length and format: 3-4 pages.
 The title page and reference page are also required, but they should not be factored into the 3-4 page length of the essay.
 It should also be double spaced, written in Times New Roman, in 12 point font and with 1 inch margins. Essay should conform to APA formatting and citation style.
 Use the third-person, objective voice, avoiding personal pronouns such as “I,” “you,” “we,” etc.
 Please use at least three outside sources to create a properly-formatted APA reference page.
 Use APA format for in-text citations and references when using outside sources and textual evidence.
 Skills to be assessed with this assignment: creating effective thesis statements, incorporating research, analyzing rhetoric.
 Please be cautious about plagiarism. Make sure to use in-text citations for direct quotes, paraphrases, and new information.