Directions: after you have presented your theses to the class, type up the workshopped/edited thesis and your four reasons/topic sentences. For this week, you will not be required to comment on your classmates' blogs, but I would encourage you to review your classmates' blogs, in case you are still struggling.
Due by 10pm the day you present your thesis. So, if you present on Tuesday, the blog will be due at 10pm that night. If you present on Thursday, the blog will be due by 10pm that night.
5 points for being on time
5 points for following directions (you must have at least four reasons to support your thesis)
In the excerpt “Learning to Read,” Malcolm X says that for him to be a successful learner he had to demonstrate dedication and motivation. His argument for self-discipline is effective because his arguments could be relevant to various audiences.
ReplyDelete1. Malcolm X shows dedication by his slow comprehension of the dictionary.
2. X’s motivation to better himself by learning how to read and write well.
3. X was able to have strong conversations about racism once he could read about it.
4. Malcolm X would use the dim light in the prison cell so that he could continue learning.
In his excerpt from"Learning how to Read," X explains how his passion for understanding and being understood fueled his quest for acquiring an education, however that same passion hinders his argument.
ReplyDelete1, X desired to be understood and convey his thoughts on paper.
2. X feel in love with learning, especially black history.
3. X becomes a remarkably intelligent man.
3. X takes a very one sided stance against the white man, and makes reading some what unpleasant.
4. X
Vonnegut concisely models eight different approaches to writing. However, some of these steps may contradict each other, which could create audience confusion.
ReplyDelete1. Vonnegut’s eight steps on writing with style are explained briefly and logically in an easy way to understand.
2. Vonnegut’s intro acts as a compelling hook for writers to learn to write better.
3. Vonnegut’s ideas are well presented, but some may disagree with each other.
4. Through all eight steps, Vonnegut displays his thesis affectively through his paper.
In the essay, "How to Write With Style" Kert Vonnegut conveys his writing tips through a personable and energetic tone.
ReplyDelete1) Kert uses candid wording in order to show his own style of personable writing.
2) Kert word choice allows sentences to flow very well.
3) Kert Organizes paragraphs to be clear and concise with his tips.
4) Kert seems like was teaching not guiding
In the essay "Why I Stopped Being a Vegetarian," Laura Frasers lack of a clear thesis and logical evidence results in an argument that might be ineffective for people who are struggling with identity.
ReplyDelete1. Laura's excessive use of fallacies, makes it hard for someone to trust and believe in what point she is trying to make.
2. Laura's use of the fallacies also seems as though she is trying to talk herself of out being a vegetarian.
3. Laura's organization of the essay was good in the way she expanded on her reasons for becoming a vegetarian
4. In the end she suggests that as humans we are omnivores which I also agree with but for someone who is struggling with identity in this area, this may suggest that she made the choice to not be a vegetarian only after seeing how it effected her life in a negative way not because she truly felt that was who she was as a person.
In the excerpt "Learning to Read," <Malcolm X successfully employs his personal experiences to inspire prospective scholars, proposing that, through motivation and dedication, individuals can acquire a higher education.
ReplyDelete1. X employs his motivation through his frustration of being understood.
2. X conveys his motivation through personal experiences of expanding his word base.
3. X demonstrates dedication through his experiences of copying the dictionary.
4.X's dedication is captured through experiences of reading in the glow of a corridor light.
In his essay "Scholarship Boy", Rodriguez argues against the concept that assimilation creates academic success. By citing his personal experience and a tone of regret, he reveals that a student can succeed while maintaining a connection to her identity.
ReplyDelete1. Rodriguez presents the fact that his brother and sisters were all successful students even though they stayed connected to their background and traditions.
2. Although successful, Rodriguez discusses the cost of his choice of resenting his heritage was his relationship with his family.
3. Rodriguez references many struggles between his home life and a separate school life that he desired.
4. Rodriguez shows how he wanted that separation between the two aspects of his life, but in turn he regrettably lost his sense of self identity
In this excerpt “…” X offers young scholars examples of his willingness to learn. Through his passion and desire, he likely motivates his audience to acquire an education.
ReplyDelete1. Malcolm wanting to express himself articulately threw writing.
2. X’s strong tone on the white man after studying history.
3. X risking punishments for education, by sneaking out of bed.
4. X studying up to fifteen hours a day.