Homework for Week 3 / Re-cap of formatting Expectations

Hey guys. I'm going to start reading your outlines tonight so I can give you advice as you work on your drafts. You not having your outlines checked before you start writing your drafts is a little problematic, so I'm going to send you emails specific to your argument as you work on this week's hw. And the hw is:

1. Write a complete rough draft of Essay #1 for Next Weds

That's a draft that includes the three major parts of an essay:

Intro
- Hook
- Background
- Link to your subject
- THESIS statement
Body Paragraphs
- Topic Sentence
- Example
- Explanation
- Explanation
- (conclusion/transition)
Conclusion
- Restate bulk of the argument
- Tell the reader what to do next, or why they should care, or just finishes the essay with a thoughtful idea that puts the finishing (usually dramatic) touches on your essay.

And every quote is set up in a sandwich:
- Attribution (Bread)
- Quote (Pastrami)
- Explanation (Pickles)
- Explanation (Bread)

These DO need to be typed since Wednesday's class depends on that, so make sure you set aside enough time to get them printed up.

Vonnegut article - "How to write with style"

Hey,

Here's the link to that Vonnegut article we covered in class today. Vonnegut is the type of writer who is so talented, his advice and style are not easily dated by changing times. So even though the article is clearly old, his advice still holds true because it's about respecting the writer as an individual with a voice, and that never changes:

 http://kmh-lanl.hansonhub.com/pc-24-66-vonnegut.pdf

David

Verb/Tense Agreement-Link

Hey guys,

Here's the link to the Purdue Owl page with the Subject/Verb rules I so eloquently covered in class tonight:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/599/01/

David

"The Effects of New Media" article

Hey Class,

Here's the link to the article about the influence of social media, it does a cool job of weighing the pros and cons.

https://mygpjournal.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/the-pros-and-cons-of-new-media/

I only want you to focus on the written article, so you can watch the videos if you want, but they aren't involved with this assignment. Brain food, though. Maybe not all of it.

David

Homework for Week2

Hey Guys,

So here is a list of the two things that are due next weds (both assignments should be typed):

1. Thesis and Outline for your Essay #1

2. Short Response: "Consider the Counter"
     - Write one paragraph that embodies the Counter-argument to whatever stance you are taking in your paper. IF you decided to be impartial, consider why somebody might choose to be on one specific side instead of acknowledging the issue's "multiple sides".

Let me know if you have any questions!

David

Essay #1 Prompt

Here's a copy of the ESSAY #1 Prompt that I presented in class today:

Persuasive Essay / Expository Essay – Essay #1 – Prompt          DUE DATE: 09/28

“An persuasive/expository essay is a formal piece of writing. It requires your opinion on a topic, which must be stated clearly, giving various viewpoints on the topic supported by reasons and/or examples. You should also include the opposing viewpoint in another paragraph.”

            

Over the past two classes we have read or discussed a few very important social themes: The causes and effects of Media saturation, and its influence on today’s citizens; the construct of social class and the role it plays in our lives as Los Angelenos (Renovation of LA); the state of civil rights and individual expression in our country (Colin Kaepernick articles).

            Since we've been reading articles that deal with the clashing of two sides, I want you to pick one and convince me that it is the better side. For this essay, pick one of the three themes that we’ve been discussing, (and if one topic involves the other, that’s ok also) and write a persuasive essay that explains what the subject is, supports your position on the subject with specific examples, and keeps a close eye on what other parties are saying about that subject.                        

            NOTE: If you want to write about a related subject that’s ok too, just run it by me first so I can verify that it’s on track

Ask yourself these questions as you pre-write, and build your paper:

-          What is the focus of your Subject? What is your stance on the subject? (Which side are you on, or do you feel impartial? Are you conflicted, or caught in the middle?)

                          Note: This First part should finish your Intro pargraph in the form of a thesis statement

-          What are some examples you can use and discuss that help support your opinion?

-          What is the opposing viewpoint of your position, and how is yours better?

Specific Requirements

-          MLA Format (12pt/Times New Roman/Double Spaced/Header)

-          At least one quote or example from an outside source, in each body paragraph
       
       NOTE: Use the Articles that were referenced in class, 
       but also (it's highly encouraged) try to find another article 
       to support/refute your argument.

-          2 .5 – 3 pages (No maximum, just no less than 2.5)

-           All Previous pre-writing and drafts turned in on due date.


***** as you begin to pre-write, try and find your own newspaper articles, or op-ed pieces that have to do with your subject (in support and opposition). This will help you develop a more well rounded paper, and get a handle on your argument earlier. ******

How To Make A Strong Outline

Here's a link to the Purdue OWL website. It breaks down the critical points of your outline process. And of course, we'll talk about this stuff in class:

https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/544/03/

david