HW for 7/21:

We will be starting class at 12:30pm, a late start that enables you some time to work on your essays in the computer labs, library, or at home.

• Work on making rhetorical analysis claims in which your thesis and topic sentence focus on the Coates' quality.
• Example:   
• Coates' argument that ______________ fails/succeeds in __________.
• Coates' _________-laden prose _________
• Two __________ points that Coates' (verb) include ________ and __________.
• Make sure your introduction paragraph:
• Provides a summary context for the author and piece, including subject matter and his position on it.
• Includes your analysis of what his main points are and his main modes of persuasion
• Includes your position (level of effectiveness)
• Includes a claim about who is audience is, and why
• Other arguments for the quality of the essay...

1. Of course, type Essay 2's rough draft (make sure you have at least two complete, double-spaced pages).


2. We hope to do some in-class revision for the essay. Therefore, make sure you have a digital version (e-mail/USB) that allows you to work on your piece. You will submit the draft to Blackboard at the end of Thursday's class.

• I want to use this writing time to go around and give students advice.