Assignment for Tuesday, September 16

1. Based on the analysis that you did in class, make three or more revisions to your original letter. Options:

-       clarify your thesis

-       create a more interesting introduction

-       clarify your topic sentences

-       add elaboration to a body paragraph

-       get rid of irrelevant information in a body paragraph

-       create a two-part or three-part structure in a body paragraph

-       revise your conclusion to include brief mention of the points you have made

-       add an action request to your conclusion

 

2. Write two paragraphs reflecting on your writing process.

-       first paragraph: reflect on what was easy and what gave you difficulty in writing this letter 

-       second paragraph: describe the revisions that you made

a.     what changes did you make?

b.     why did you make each one?

Submit –

-       your original draft

-       your revised version with your revisions highlighted

-       your typed two-paragraph reflection

 

Double space! Put your name at the top!

 

Thinking Ahead:  Neighborhood Newspapers for 9/23

Every neighborhood has some kind of local newspapers. You can find free ones in public places like laudromats. There are inexpensive ones in your local convenience stores. For Thursday, 9/23, you need to bring in three of these newspapers. Even though they are not due yet, it will be easier if you go ahead and get started now.