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Part 1 - 150 words

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As you read and annotate Andrew Braaksma’s essay “Some Lessons from the Assembly Line,” note (underline, highlight, etc.) all of the ways he characterizes the life and behavior of the typical college student. These details are given in his descriptions of his on-campus behavior as well as through descriptions of his peers.  

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Discussion Prompt:

Consider the data collected in the task above, and briefly summarize the way Braaksma characterizes college students. Then respond to this characterization: Is it fair? Is it accurate? Do you relate to it (either personally, or in your perceptions of your peers)? 

 

Complete your post with an open-ended question about Braaksma’s rhetorical situation, and how the contexts surrounding his writing task (audience, purpose, etc.) may have shaped this piece of writing. 

 

Part 2

Respond to a minimum of two classmates' 

 Q1- Do you believe that you are fortunate to go to college or do you believe it was hard work and dedication ? 50 words

Q2- In what ways does Braaksmas' use of the intended audience and sense of purpose affect his writing throughout his essay?

50 words