Post #8: due 4/15–16
Post a digital copy of Writing Assignment #8: American Author Thesis Proposal.
Post #7: due 4/1–2
Put forward at least two potential thesis statements for your final paper. Consider stylistic and/or thematic similarities and differences across the works you have read.
Remember to quote passages or cite page references that illustrate how you arrived at these thesis statements. Treat your thesis blog as an early draft of your paper.
This is in addition to the other required elements of your post:
Post #6: due 3/18–19
A general thesis blog post, in which you cover the following:
At this point in your blog, you need to be explicitly discussing paper ideas and/or challenges. Remember, the writing process must begin before the reading process ends.
Post #5: due 3/11-12
Now that you are climbing into your second book (or the equivalent), what thematic or stylistic threads do you notice across the texts? In other words, you are ready to start forming potential thesis statements for your American Author paper.
This is in addition to the other required elements of your post:
Post #4: due 3/4–5
Does your author use symbolism to any degree in his or her writing? A symbol is something that points to some larger concept beyond itself. Think of the green light in The Great Gatsby. If you don’t notice any use of symbolism, discuss any other literary or stylistic devices that your author employs.
Don’t forget to include the other required elements of your post:
Post #3: due 2/26–27
This post records your reading over mid-winter break. No prompt this week, so cover what is normally required:
Post #2: due 2/14–15
Find a favorite passage from something you have read by your author, and type it into your blog entry. Using this passage as a representative example, comment on your author’s writing style. What is distinctive about the way your author writes?
Don’t forget to include the other required elements of your post:
Post #1: due 2/12–13
The first post of your blog should be a digital copy of Writing Assigment #6: American Author Proposal. Be sure that the proposal includes a detailed reading plan.
Posted by Justin Wells : 02/17/2008