homework for english

Reading and Responding to Texts

In a thesis driven, argumentative essay, defend a clear position using two selected essays

From Chapter 14 of They Say/ I Say.

Directions:

Skim the Table of Contents that lists the titles of included publications. Read the publications that spark your interest and select two of these publications that you feel you will be able to analyze. Read each publication carefully, taking note of which argument you feel is more successful.

Goal:

Present an analysis on the structure of the author’s argument in each article, proving why one argument is stronger than the other. Do not challenge the topic the author has discussed. Consider aspects such as the evidence, argument, and tone used by the authors. As this is an argumentative essay, the goal of your writing should be to persuade your audience to agree with your position.

Purpose:

The purpose of this essay is to make a claim and support it with evidence from the essays and outside research. You are attempting to prove something while at the same time attempting to persuade your reader to hold your position. Remember that claims without support are just opinion, so extensive support will be necessary.

Requirements

· 4 Double Spaced Pages

· MLA Style with Proper Heading

· 3 Academic Sources (Parenthetical References Required)

· Times New Roman Font

· 12pt Font Size

· 1” Margins

Due Dates:

The essay will be due in portions as a first draft, second draft, and final draft. It is important that you complete your work on time so that you can participate in our Peer Review sessions. Please make arrangements to go to the Writing Lab at the LRC if you need any assistance with this essay, and as always, you can come see me with any questions or anxiety you may be experiencing.

· Thu, March 13th by 11:59PM: Invention Strategy (No Clusters)

· Thu, March 13th by 11:59PM: Draft 2.1 (2 Page Minimum)

· Thu, March 20st by 11:59PM: Draft 2.2 (Complete Draft)

· Thu, March 27th by 11:59PM: Draft 2.3 (Complete Draft)

Major Essay Project 2 Grade Sheet

Essay Requirements

Invention Strategy- (2.0) /5

· Complete Thoughts

· Effort Evident

Draft 1- (2.1) /10

· Creative Title

· Working Thesis Statement

· Complete Topic Sentences

· Development of Argument

· Proper Formatting

· Two Full Pages

Peer Review- /5

· Constructive Criticism

Draft 2- (2.2) /30

· Revised Thesis Statement

· Sufficient Revision

· Counter Argument

· Organization and Development

· Complete Draft

· Works Cited

· Proper Formatting

Draft 3- (2.3) /50

· Sufficient Revision

· Effective and Logical Argument

· Academic Discourse

· Proper Formatting & Submission

Major Essay Project 2 /100

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