Develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates your thesis/controlling idea to the audience; support your thesis with meaningful examples and references from the text/source, carefully citing any direct quotes; organize your essay in a clear and logical manner, including an introduction, body, and conclusion; use transitional strategies to connect your ideas, sentences, and paragraphs; use well-structured sentences and appropriate language for your audience; edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard American English.