EWRT 1C CLASS 15

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AGENDA

Introduction to Essay #2 Read the Essay #2 Prompt

Read both responses to “Araby”: Crane and Ratinov Look under “Essay Prompts” and “Essay 2.”

Writing a response to literature Post # 14 Homework

ESSAY #2: PROMPT

The Writing AssignmentIn a thesis driven essay of 4-7 pages, analyze one or more aspects of one of the stories we have read this quarter. Aim to convince readers that your interpretation adds to the conversation among those who read stories and write about them. Back up your analysis with reasons and support from the story. Use the critical strategies or lenses that we have practiced this quarter.

“Araby” by James Joyce “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings” by Gabriel García Márquez “ The Bet” by Anton Chekhov

I encourage you to read the complete assignment on our website under “Essay Prompts,” and “Essay 2.”

READ THE CRITICAL RESPONSES TO “ARABY”

First, read both responses to “Araby”: Crane and Ratinov; you will find them under “Essay Prompts” and “Essay 2.”

Based on this criteria, is Crane’s

thesis successful and, if so, why?

The St. Martin’s Guide to Writing: Chapter 10 “Interpreting Stories”

https://archive.org/stream/stmartinsguideto00axel#page/483/mode/1up

IS THERE AN

ARGUABLE THESIS?

IS IT INTERESTING?

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IS IT CLEAR AND

APPROPRIATELY

QUALIFIED?

FORECASTING REASONS AND SUPPORT

CAN YOU FIND:

His thesis?

The preview of his

argument?

His reasons for

asserting his

argument?

His thesis is in the first

sentence.

In the last sentence, Ratinov gives a summary

of his reasons for asserting his thesis.

Here,

Ratinov

previews

his

argument

.

1. Examine the way Crane’s thesis includes a forecasting statement and how the forecast is fulfilled. Then write down her topic sentences and key terms. Do they effectively link her supporting paragraphs to her thesis statement?

2. Examine Crane’s paragraph five in her essay. Explain her strategy in the organization of the paragraph. Is it effective?

3. Look at Crane’s paragraphs 6-8. What is her goal? Is she successful? How and why?

4. Does Ratinov’s thesis meet the standards of a well-written interpretive thesis statement? Is it interesting, arguable, clear, and appropriately qualified?

1. What reasons does Ratinov offer for his interpretation of the story’s ending?

1. Compare essays to argue which is stronger. Consider introductions, theses statements, support, analysis, and the conclusion.

Post #14

HOMEWORK

1. Post #14: Answer the questions on Slide 13

2. Choose the short story on which you will write your essay.

3. Print it and bring it to class.

4. Print the Crane and Ratinov essays and bring them to class.