We have just begun our reading of The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
This week we will read and discuss Douglass' text, with a focus on rhetorics, and authorial intent and audience.
Tuesday: Your first draft/sketch of your college essay is due. Select one essay topic from the Common Application.
Thursday: The first draft of your Jungle essay is due. Your final draft should:
Be 3-4 pages typed
Double-spaced
12 pt font Times New Roman
Have a clear thesis statement
Use at lest 5 direct quotes to support your thesis statement.
You are free to select the topic to write about. We have discussed the political angle, the use of imagery, elaborating on style, or exploring Sinclair's statement about "hitting America in the stomach."
This week: We will continue preparing for the ELA Regents in January. We will do a practice controlling idea essay and pracice multiple-choice questions this Friday.
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