This document provides guidelines and grading criteria for an essay assignment about Harry Houdini. It includes instructions for formatting, headings, and sections. The essay should have an introduction with a claim statement and preview of three body paragraphs. Each body paragraph should be detailed and use transitions to explore different aspects of Houdini. The conclusion should restate the claim, answer "so what?", and explain why people should learn about Houdini and why he remains fascinating. Sections are graded on a 100 point scale.