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ALI 150 C. Stammler

Exploring “Definition” Essays

For each assigned reading do the following for your analytical response: Note: Your analysis must be TYPED and it is Due the Date the reading is due. (no late work accepted)

A. the Text

A.Analyze: In your response, include the following information for EACH TITLED TEXT: Title and Author

1. B.If it is a Direct Thesis, copy it down. (include para) C.If you could not locate a “Direct Thesis” and thus it is an “Indirect” or

implied Thesis; write down what you believe is the thesis of the paper. D.Answer: Do you agree or disagree with the author’s assertion or

definition of the term?

1.Supporting Arguments: A.What are the main arguments or supporting “definitions”? (there

may be several: provide minimum 4) B.Are these arguments or definitions persuasive? Why or why not?

A.Definition: How do you define the term (word or concept) of the essay in your own words? Write your own defining statement

[example: To me, “word” means……]

A.: Choose 3 new words from the text to learn. Provide the following: b.Paragraph/line it is found in c.The definition/ synonym d.Word family (noun/ adj/ adverb/ verb)- as available e.An example: use the word in a QUALITY sentence that demonstrates

the meaning and your understanding of the word.

A.Why is this term important? Consider all aspects: to the text, to you, to various audiences, culturally, socially, globally (write a complete paragraph)

Scoring: 25 points each / Reading Schedule: See course outline I