SHAPE OF ESSAY:<\/p>\n
1. Five paragraphs, each of which is well-developed (follow the sample essay \/ advice in the text, pp. 38-55).<\/p>\n
2. MLA-formatted (see samples in your textbook).<\/p>\n
3. Include both primary and secondary quotes (primary is from the stories, secondary is something from the AVL \/ another trusted source.) DO NOT USE SHMOOP, SPARKNOTES, eNOTES, AND OTHER SUCH WEBSITES THAT FEATURE ADVERTISING. ***USE AVL IF YOU CAN ACCESS. ***OR ANY OTHER TRUSTED WEBSITE.<\/p>\n
4. Insert a clear thesis at the bottom of the introduction and use strong topic sentences (body paragraphs) to connect things together.<\/p>\n
5. Beware of excessive plot summary. Rather explain why your observations and details are important (analysis.)<\/p>\n
6. Do not use first, second or third person.<\/p>\n
7. Comment on literature in the present tense.<\/p>\n
8. At any time, please contact me if you have any questions!<\/p>\n
Assignment #1<\/p>\n
STEP ONE: Read \u201cA Worn Path\u201d on page 237. Please take careful notes.<\/p>\n
STEP TWO: Consider the following prompt:<\/p>\n
Discuss Phoenix\u2019s behavior in the story. How does she act in the country? What is she like when she reaches the city? Why do you think her behavior changes once she reaches Natchez?<\/p>\n
STEP THREE: Outline your essay and decide on a thesis \/ working thesis.<\/p>\n
STEP FOUR: Work on your essay in stages. Reference the stories and \/ or Discussions as needed.<\/p>\n
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