Developing Thesis Sentences
In the 9-9:50 and 4-4:50 classes we were able to review Hacker and talk about thesis sentences. Review what Hacker says in the textbook on thesis sentences and on organizing and developing one's topic for an essay.
Homework is to choose two of the four essays we've read to talk about "literacy and freedom." Bring the four sentences to class on Monday to share with classmates and prepare to use one to write a short 1-page essay response for credit.
I mentioned to the 9-9:50 a.m. class that it is okay to use first person narrative writing in essays. Try not to make all of your essays personal essays (smile). I believe your book report essay lends itself to third person as does the essay connected to the Rubin book, which will be your first big essay.
Have a great weekend. Read all the essays before deciding which two you'd like to reflect on. All have their merits. You can feel free to be creative in your use of the topic. Include it in the thesis sentence.
We also spoke about using questions to generate thesis sentences--questions to develop definitions, analogies, consequences and testimony about our topic.
In the 1-3 p.m. class we didn't get to this assignment. We will complete it in class on Monday. Start thinking about which two essays you'd like to focus on.
Homework is to choose two of the four essays we've read to talk about "literacy and freedom." Bring the four sentences to class on Monday to share with classmates and prepare to use one to write a short 1-page essay response for credit.
I mentioned to the 9-9:50 a.m. class that it is okay to use first person narrative writing in essays. Try not to make all of your essays personal essays (smile). I believe your book report essay lends itself to third person as does the essay connected to the Rubin book, which will be your first big essay.
Have a great weekend. Read all the essays before deciding which two you'd like to reflect on. All have their merits. You can feel free to be creative in your use of the topic. Include it in the thesis sentence.
We also spoke about using questions to generate thesis sentences--questions to develop definitions, analogies, consequences and testimony about our topic.
In the 1-3 p.m. class we didn't get to this assignment. We will complete it in class on Monday. Start thinking about which two essays you'd like to focus on.
posted by Professor Wanda's Posse at 10:38 AM
1 Comments:
Professor Sabir,
So, the first essay, initial planning sheet and outline that is due March 18 and the final essay from this, due March 20/21 is written from the book, Happiness Project by Rubin?
I just need to be clear.
Thank you.
Sissy (K. Squire)
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