In class today we made sure everyone was clear on the portfolio. I will be reading your portfolios and sending you a "grade-so-far" by Tuesday. Your portfolios will be graded on completeness, organization, and the overall quality of work. Your "grade-so-far" will include points for your homework and class participation, and graded work (the best summary, the best response, and the reflective writing). As pointed out in class - for me to read your work - you have to share your portfolio with the ENG 1031 email address.
We spent the rest of class talking about how to develop persuasive essays. We looked at the "plans" you developed for homework; you worked on groups to come up with a focus and a list of points to argue against "Uncle Sam and Aunt Samantha." The strongest arguments against this piece centered on the issue she raised => gender equality as it is related to the draft.
For Tuesday:
Read: HTWA, sample essay on gay marriage.
Write: Practice Argument 2=> write an essay where you take a position on gender, equality and the draft. Use the essays by Quindlan and Parker - (you may also us other materials) - to set up the background issues. Make sure your focus is on gender equality and the draft. Focus on and develop one or two points IN DEPT - rather than writing about any argument you can think of. Make sure your points connect to your focus.
In class we will assess these essays, read the assignment sheet for the graded persuasive essay, and begin brainstorming ideas.
Have a good weekend and see you Tuesday.
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