1st half of class: Let's support the sophomores! MUN Exhibition in the Commons!
2nd half of class: Work Time on Essay!
QUESTIONS TO ASK OF YOUR THESIS.....
Critique your own thesis. AND have Jessica look at your thesis statement. (Write it on a whiteboard or post-it and have it out on the table so I can come around.)
- Is it interpretive? (Not summary!)
- Does it refer to multiple texts or create the conditions to make intertextual connections?
- Is it focused without being too narrow? Do several "subclaims" fall out of it?
- Does it allow you to draw on substantial evidence from your chosen texts?
- Does it avoid the first person? (I think, I believe, in my opinion, etc: veto these!)
- Is the work itself or the creator of the work the subject of the sentence?
- Does it use a verb that is more interesting than "is about"?
- Is it eloquently, clearly and concisely stated? (Read it out loud to check for clarity. )
INTEGRATING EVIDENCE
Brainstorm/plan which pieces of textual evidence you will use to support your claim.
Many of you need some support in setting up quotations. Please review this document and ask for my help if you need it as you integrate direct quotes.
DRAFT DUE TOMORROW FOR PEER CRITIQUE!