Oct1st,2022

Week One Worksheet

What is the title and author of your selected essay?

What is the topic of the essay?

What is the author’s argument on the topic?

What evidence does the author use to present their point of view?

Identify one writing strategy (rhetorical mode) the author uses to make their argument?

What is your position on the topic?

Do you agree or disagree with author? Why?

What would you do differently if you were to present this argument? (Describe specific elements)

Describe reasons why someone might disagree with the author’s stance?

Consider audience: Who would benefit from reading this?

Now compose your thesis statement (main idea) by following this formula:

THESIS: Title of Essay____________ Author’s name____________ Insert verb____________ (argues, advocates, shines a light on) Topic_____________ and Author’s position or main point.