Essay 3

For Essay 3:

Essay 3 is a classical argument of your choice based on our readings in Exploring Language. You choose an issue from the topics we've read and discussed.

For example, we read essays about English as the global language. I want to argue that sign language should be our global language. I'm going to use the readings from Exploring Language to supplement my argument.

You should use 4 sources for this essay. All of which can be from Exploring Language, there are essays on all the topics we didn't use for class.

You can use other sources, but, you have to be able to cite them correctly.


Classical Argument Format:

Introduction: Stylized and Dazzling

Background: Background information, historical information, groundwork (What is the basis of this argument?)

Argument: Probably 2 solid paragraphs

Counter-Argument: a nod to the other side, usually a paragraph

Rebuttal: countering-the counter argument "They have good points, but I'm still right because..." your best arguments should go here.

Conclusion: Stylized and Dazzling

For Monday, and Lab Tues/Th

Persepolis to p. 206

Also, we're in the lab (same place) all Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the semester! Woot!

Due Dates for the rest of the semester

All assignments except final portfolio due at 11:59pm.

Wed 11/9: Essay 2 Topic and organization
Wed 11/16: Essay 2 Draft 1
Wed 11/23: Essay 3 Draft 1

The week of November 28--2nd Drafts peer reviewed, take final exam, write self-assessment essays.

Portfolios Due: December 5.

For Wed

"With These Words I Can Sell You Anything" by William Lutz.

Essay 2 Assignment Guidelines

Compare and Contrast two writers, based on their writing and ideas.

Using readings from Exploring Language (or the August and Tannen articles), choose 2 that inspire to discuss both the craft of how they wrote, as well as the ideas they express through their writing.

You will analyze their writing, based on our questions from the analysis think sheet. You will analyze their ideas using the skills you've gleaned in discussion.

Whose essay is written better to express their ideas? Whom do you agree with more? Why?

Topics we've discussed so far: bilingualism, gender verbal styles, censorship, textspeak, advertising and media, nonverbal behaviors, American English.

General outline:
Intro
Compare Rhetoric
Compare Ideas
Which is written more effectively
Conclusion

Compare and Contrast Organization

Compare and Contrast Organization

For example… Jane Austen’s Heroine Qualities

Elizabeth (P&P) Sassy & Traditional
Emma (Emma)

Paragraph 1
Elizabeth and Emma, Sassy

Paragraph 2
Elizabeth and Emma, traditional

OR

Paragraph A
Elizabeth is sassy and traditional

Paragraph B
Emma is sassy and traditional

For YOUR essays:

Option 1:

Paragraph 1: Essay 1 Ideas and Rhetorical Critique (or Rhetorical and Ideas Critique)

Paragraph 2: Essay 2 Ideas and Rhetorical Critique (or Rhetorical and Ideas Critique)

Paragraph 3: Discussion of the essay you feel is most successful and why

OR

Option 2:

Paragraph 1: Discuss Essay 1 and Essay 2 rhetorically (or ideas)

Paragraph 2: Discuss Essay 1 and Essay 2 ideas (or rhetorically)

Paragraph 3: Discussion of the essay you feel is most successful and why

Don’t forget stylized intros and conclusions. :) Woo to the hoo.

Essay 2: Compare and Contrast Evaluation Sheet

Evaluation of Essay 2 (Compare and Contrast)
Essayist:__________________________

Title: Does your title forecast the issue or problem your essay examines and make readers want to read on?

Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____



Introduction: Engaging and compelling?

Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____


Ideas Critique: Clear, objective, analytic discussions of the ideas and purpose of both essays.

Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____

Rhetorical Critique: Detailed analysis of the writing: including style, rhetoric, ethos

Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____

Evaluation: Consideration of which essay is more successful at convincing the reader, and why

Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____


Conclusion: Is it stylized? Does it end profoundly?

Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____

Mechanics and Style:

Does the author provide enough transitions to help the reader see how points are connected?


Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____


Are there enough Level #1 examples to illustrate and support your ideas (facts, quotations, statistics, anecdotes from your own experiences. . .).

Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____

Style: Is there a sense of voice in this writing? Is there a personality behind the writer, or, does this read like textbook writing?

Exceptional_______ Proficient__ X _____ Needs Work__ ____

The author's writing demonstrates careful editing with attention to stylistic choices such as use of strong verbs, use of attributive tags, strategic use of punctuation and unified paragraphs. Writer uses logos, pathos, and ethos to give their writing depth.

Exceptional_______ Proficient___ X _____ Needs Work_

Careful use of attributive tags and in-text citations:

Does the author introduce borrowed words or ideas by using attributive tags? Are all borrowed words and facts noted with in-text citations with the page number?


Exceptional__ _____ Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____



Works Cited:


a. Is it in proper format?

Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____


b. Is the text hanging?

Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____


c. Is it in alphabetical order?

Proficient__ X ______ Needs Work__ ____