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(Bring typed draft to class 10/13)
Overview: As the basis for this two to three-page (500-750 word) essay, you will
choose one of the ten offered topics to explore. After considering various aspects
of the issue, you should frame a position and then defend it with appropriate evidence and
reasoning.
Hint: A strong essay will usually move beyond simply "Pro" or
"Con" responses to the broad issue, taking a unique or at least specifically
chosen perspective.
Process:
- Prewriting
- In-class prompts on freewriting, listing, and clustering
In-class summary paragraph, proposing restricted topic
In-class exercise (5 invention questions) to deepen and refine
Planning
Working thesis statement, introductory paragraph
LAB (Friday) - revision of working thesis, introduction
Give yourself a working title
Follow Barnet guidelines for organizing an argument (198-205), produce an outline
Drafting
With your materials all accessible, begin drafting.
If you draft by hand, type your rough draft and bring it to class for peer critique
MONDAY; draft must be at least 500 words, typed, and titled.
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