Nice work, sophs, on your first practice exam today. Remember that your assignment (due via email by Friday) is to explain or argue your grade using the rubric and quoting from your essay in either Word or Powerpoint format.
In class tomorrow: you may have some RW time (though there is a small chance I might be able to find a lab, i which case you'll be able to begin this project).
E3H: The practice final for your class will be Hanif Kureshi's "My Son the Fanatic." Read it tonight (p. 693 of your book). In class tomorrow you will be asked to write about the following prompt:
Write an essay that explores an important idea suggested by this story.
That idea may relate to a character or characters in the story, a dominant theme that emerges from it, or literary techniques the author uses to convey its central concepts. You may also use a combination of these approaches if you prefer.
Before you begin writing, plan your essay using any strategies you have found helpful—brainstorming, outlining, free writing, webbing, etc.
Focus your essay on a strong thesis statement; use mapping statements, mapping points, or some other clear plan to establish the paper’s organization; and prove your
arguments with solid textual support.
Remember, this essay is an exploration of ideas, not a plot summary.
Bring your own paper. At the end of class, you'll take it with you. You are on your honor not to change a thing, but I will need you to type it into an email and send it to me so I can score it and return it to you promptly.
Friday will be a workshop day.
CW: Stacey and Austin shared stellar projects with us online, along with Kristie and Jeffrey with their reflective pieces.
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