Reflection

What did you specifically get out of this class (what did you learn)? English 101

Things you can talk about 

Learning how to annotate properly 

How to build a strong thesis - arguable / not to broad 

Evidence - Research / Primary Source 

Ethos – person

Pathos - emotion

Logos - Logic 

Brainstorming for essays

Outlining 

Drafting 

Revising 

MLA Formatting

In text citation 

How to properly cite sources 

Discussion post: Between the two essays I like Just Walk on by: Black Men and Public Space by Brent Staples. I like this essay little bit more because opened my eyes to the struggles of being misunderstood or judged because of appearances. I liked his honesty more than anything. It was not like he told his story from a distance, but he dragged the readers right into his life and showed just how it felt to be seen as threatening when someone is only walking down the street.

What moved me about his essay is the way he illustrated everyday occurrences.

Something as simple as walking late at night or going into a store somehow became a constant reminder of how people's fears fed into stereotypes about him. The specifics about ladies crossing streets or people's nervous reactions made me feel the tension with him, leading me to recognize how quick people are to judge others without even trying to get to know them.

Reading this essay also gave me much to consider about myself. I was made to start thinking about how I observe others in public and the key on never jumping to conclusions. Staples's story reminded me that every single person deserves to be looked upon as an independent being.

You Must

1. Use MLA Format

2. Address all parts of the assignment

3. Include an intro, a thesis, and a conclusion

4. Have at least 500 words

YOU MAY

1. Use first person

2. Be informal, but no "texting" spellings or slang

YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO IF

1.  No AI / No Plagiarism

2. You are too conversational. This is still an essay.

3. You don't answer the question

4. You fail to do any of the "musts"