Category: English

Outline Structure for Literary Analysis Essay
I. Catchy Title
II. Paragraph 1: Introduction (Use HATMAT)
A. Hook
B. Author
C. Title
D. Main characters
E. A short summary
F. Thesis 
III. Paragraph 2: First Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence (what this paragraph will discuss, how it will prove your thesis)
B. Context for the quote
1. Who says it?
2. What’s happening in the text when they say it?
C. Quote from the text (cited appropriately)
D. Analysis of the quote: How does it prove your thesis?
E. Closing sentence (wrap up the paragraph to effectively transition to the next paragraph) 
IV. Paragraph 3: Second Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence (what this paragraph will discuss, how it will prove your thesis)
B. Context for the quote
1. Who says it?
2. What’s happening in the text when they say it?
C. Quote from the text (cited appropriately)
D. Analysis of the quote: How does it prove your thesis?
E. Closing sentence (wrap up the paragraph to effectively transition to the next paragraph 
V. Paragraph 4: Third Body Paragraph
A. Topic sentence (what this paragraph will discuss, how it will prove your thesis)
B. Context for the quote
1. Who says it?
2. What’s happening in the text when they say it?
C. Quote from the text (cited appropriately)
D. Analysis of the quote: How does it prove your thesis?
E. Closing sentence (wrap up the paragraph to effectively transition to the next paragraph
VI. 
Conclusion (You do not necessarily have to follow this order, but include the following):
A. Summarize your argument.
B. Extend the argument.
C. Show why the text is important.  

Before beginning Like Water for
Chocolate, we spent about two and a half weeks learning about the
genre of Magical Realism. Some
people believe that is not enough time, and more days should be spent
reading additional short
stories/films before beginning full length text, while others think class time
would
be better spent on later units.
Does a reader need to first learn about the genre of Magical Realism
in order to best understand and
enjoy Like Water for Chocolate?
can you write a essay that a reader does need to learn about magical realism before hand. Make sure to include evidence from the book, and Each body paragraph should consist a topic sentence (T) followedde up of a sentence presenting a concrete detail (CD)  quotation, example from the book, followed by two sentences of commentary on that material (CM), and then repeat the CD and CM agian and then by a concluding sentence (CS).

After reading Chapters one and two in the text, reflect upon the content and write a minimum 450-word (approximately two pages) paper on what you have learned from the material. The summary should be in your own words and concentrate on the most important or helpful information.  
Instructions: 
All papers in this course are required to be written in proper APA 7 format, including a cover page, the main body, and a reference page. In this course, you will have to reference numerous legal references, so special attention should be paid to Chapter 11 of the APA 7 manual.  

Topic: As time passes, society learns more about the impact of how we represent ourselves and our history. And with that growth, the debate often arises, who should be honored and what does that honor look like? What is a positive representation of a group or our own history?  When you see these names, what do you think of? 
Saddleback Gauchos
Washington Redskins
Roberty E. Lee
Christopher Columbus
These are just a few examples of namesakes, mascots, and statues that have been removed or that have caused debate to be removed. 
Prompt: Come up with YOUR OWN topic, choosing a specific instance from the list that follows and research why it was or is being removed or changed. Argue whether or not that removal or change was/is justified and/or appropriate. 
Topics to choose from: 
A Mascot or Team Name Change 
Statue or Monument Removal
Namesake Change or Removal, like John Wayne Airport or Aunt Jemima 
Topics NOT allowed:
Topics that do not fall into the above three bullet points
multiple locations, like “all Confederate statues” or “all confederate memorabilia”
Christopher Columbus
Robert E. Lee
Questionable topics need to be cleared by your instructor
To help you develop your argument, include one of the following ideas (or one of your own): 
Who made the decision? What are the potential implications of giving a particular group that authority?
To what extent should historical figures be held accountable to the norms of the present?
What purpose do public monuments serve?  Mascots? Team Names? What is their function?  
What should monuments/mascots/team names “do”?  
How should we determine whether a monument/mascot/team name is fulfilling its intended purpose? 
What group may be impacted by the decision to keep the monuments/mascots/team name? What group may be impacted with the removal?
When heroes become villains, how do we grapple with this change?
Purpose: Students will use this final paper to exhibit their mastery of the skills we have learned this semester. Remember that you can still use templates where needed. You are also encouraged to review the material from throughout the semester. This essay should show a student’s ability to:
Develop a complex and argumentative thesis statement
Sustain this idea for about 5 pages or 1200 words. 
Support their argument with at least 2 academic sources 
Include meaningful evidence in the form or quotes, summarizes, and paraphrases
Exhibit information literacy
Format paper and properly cite sources in MLALinks to an external site. 
Organize their essay into cohesive, fully developed paragraphs
Intrigue the reader and draw them in
Conclude an essay, leaving the reader clear on the purpose of the writing and the importance of it– So What? Who Cares?
Addresses naysayers
Requirements
See Above
5 pages, 1200 words (1500 word max)
5 credible resources— 2 sources must be peer-reviewed, scholarly articles from academic journals
MLA formatted essay and works cited page
Addresses a single instance of removal or change
Essay Criteria 
Score (1-4) 
Thesis: Demonstrates a clear persuasive argument with complexity and originality; offers a direct statement of writer’s position. Does not have specific points listed out.
Supporting Evidence: Provides logical support for the claims made by the thesis; uses compelling sources and forms of argumentative appeal; effectively counters opposing arguments (naysayer). 
Evidence Followup/Metacommentary: Explanations of evidence match claims made by support; evidence follow-up is meaningful and further develops ideas presented; these resources are adequately used to support the writer’s point.  
Required Sources: includes at least 2 scholarly resources; all research is trustworthy 
Organization: Sequence of material supports the thesis and purpose; shows connections between ideas; demonstrates writer’s control over organizational patterns of information. 
Style/Tone: Uses language with control, elegance and imagination to suit the essay’s purpose; maintains consistent, distinctive voice throughout the essay. 
Mechanics: Uses grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax that are appropriate for standard written English; demonstrates careful attention to proofreading 
Intro: Has a captivating hook. Thoroughly introduces the topic the essay will discuss. Reader is acclimated to the conversation the writer is entering into. 
Conclusion: Conclusion briefly reviews but does more than simply restate the thesis; adds new insight to the thesis in light of the evidence used, focusing on “So What? Who Cares?”
Title: is specific and introduces overall topic of paper; interesting and captures the reader’s attention
MLA: Includes a Works Cited page documenting all sources in MLA format; in-text citations are in MLA format, including quote sandwiches; essay is in MLA format, including font, spacing, margins, and proper heading.
Grading Rubric: Unit 4 Essay 
4 = Advanced; writer demonstrates strong skill and control in this trait; many strengths present 
3 = Proficient; writer demonstrates effective skill and control; strengths outweigh weaknesses
2 = Developing; writer demonstrates equal number of strengths and weaknesses in this trait 
1 = Needs Improvement; writer is not yet showing skill or control in this trait 

Consider the story of Victor, who reportedly grew up alone in the Aveyron forest of southern France at the end of the eighteenth century. Was it ethical for Dr. Itard and the others to remove Victor from the wild against his will?
When child maltreatment is suspected, should children be allowed to remain in their own home? How much risk of child maltreatment is too much risk? What effect does removal from their home have on children?
You are a social worker at a shelter for runaways assessing an unmarried, pregnant 15-year-old who has been living on the streets. She is in her seventh month of pregnancy. She is addicted to cocaine and has been using it throughout her pregnancy. She has been informed of the harmful effects of the cocaine on her fetus. She states that she will keep her baby and figure out what to do about her addiction after the baby is born. You have serious concerns about the wellbeing of the baby and the adolescent and believe it would be best for the girl to develop an adoption plan for her baby or at least place the baby in foster care until her own life is more stable. Ethically, what can you do?
(Must read the small chapter)

write an argumentative essay discussing about high gas prices in san diego with 
minimum of 6 sources. answering to this prompt 
What is the topic you’ll be attempting to solve? 
What sorts of solutions have you seen so far?  What do you think you could             contribute in terms of new ideas or possibilities?
How do you think your solution (s) will specifically benefit the people in your community?  Your friends, family? Yourself?

The essay needs to be about police violence and abuse of their power while also needing at leats an paragraph of can counter argument 

http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/speeches/malcolm_x_ballot.html
Based on this speech
Here is a piece of my speech reaction to an assignment that I will attach. You can put that in if it helps. 
Also, I submitted my thesis statement that needs to be graded.You can let me know if you can come up with a better thesis statement.  “In this speech, Malcolm X bases his argument on the rhetorical devices of pathos, logos, and ethos.”

I am so excited about your final project/paper. I hope you are! Below are the instructions for your draft due May 6 and also your final project and/or paper due May 25.
Instructions:
Students will have a choice to write a final paper or create their own work of art (project) and connect it to class content and themes. Possible themes/content include but are not limited to philosophy, religious thought, creative arts, literature, politics, history, poetry, drama, theatre, architecture, music, etc. Students can choose to write a 6–7-page final paper that analyzes and connects any humanities-based theme from our course or create a project representative of the humanities alongside a 2-3 page final paper. For Project and accompanying paper: Showcase how the Humanities applies to your everyday life by creating a piece of artwork. In your accompanying paper, be critical of yourself, and identify/apply key themes and characteristics learned from our course that are applied in your artwork. Remember, there are many different types of art. You can choose the medium! Write a 2-3-page paper using 2 or more sources. 1 outside source and 1 source from our class. Papers must be at least 2 total pages long and follow standard MLA formatting (typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins). Please cite (using MLA) all of the required sources and have a Works Cited page. For Paper only: Showcase how the Humanities applies to everyday life. Choose a work of art and interpret what the artist is trying to convey in terms of human life/living. Be critical, and identify/apply key themes and characteristics learned from our course. Draw connections with your personal life. Write a 6-7-page paper using 2 or more sources. 1 outside source and 1 source from our class. Papers must be at least 6 total pages long and follow standard MLA formatting (typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins). Please cite (using MLA) all of the required sources and have a Works Cited page. Checklist for Draft Paper:
2 full pages or more; 1 minimum. Treat this as brainstorming, try to get some ideas out; write multiple versions if needed. Start your draft paper as if you are having a conversation with your friend, talk about life, and talk about your thoughts on the subject you are writing about.
Do not include MLA heading, (my name, your name, class); only page numbers and title, please. Works cited should be at the very end. Your paper should include one in-class source and one source from your own research. So, one of the texts from class and the other is from your research from the library or a valid scholarly source. If you are unsure, ask me. NO WIKI. Checklist for Final Paper:
Check your page length and sources. If completing a project, submit the project separately. (Picture, video, or pdf; will be found in final module)
Do not include MLA heading, (my name, your name, class); only page numbers and title, please. Works cited should be at the very end. Your paper should include one in-class source and one source from your own research. So, one of the texts from class and the other is from your research from the library or a valid scholarly source. If you are unsure, ask me. NO WIKI. Remember, this is a creative project, so be creative!
For your paper, you are essentially doing what we have been doing in our discussion posts. Seeing how these methods of creative expression are relative to human life. Be that through any method of artistic expression.

Quiz Instructions
This semester you have read the book Blur. I am now asking you to respond to the book as a whole by answering each of these questions thoughtfully and thoroughly as individual questions. (Copying and pasting the questions does not count as the 750 word count) Your response to the book should be a minimum of 750 words. You will be graded on the quality of your responses.
Please note I will be running your exam through AI scanners, so please use your own words when your respond to these questions. Any exam using AI (even partially) will not be passed.
Submit as a PDF or Doc. No JPG files will be accepted.
What is the main idea of the book? 
What are your takeaways from reading this book? Do you have a new perspective on the topic after reading it? What have you learned from reading it?
Why was this book written? How can it be applied to your own life or the world at large?
What does the title mean? Does it have anything to do with the book’s content?
Were you surprised by anything in the book, good or bad?
Did any of the author’s thoughts or opinions change your own? If so, why and how? Be specific.
How did the book change the way your process information that the media throws at you? Provide several examples.
How did the book overlap with critical thinking concepts that you learned from your textbook Thinking for Yourself? Be very specific. For example discuss observation, fact checking, viewpoints etc.
Did the author accomplish their goal in writing this book? Why or why not?
Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not?