Homework for week of 10/9

hi all,
Sorry for the delay in posting this information. I cannot edit at school because of the filters, so I had to post from home. Hopefully, we'll correct this snafu soon. For now, here is your weekly homework.
Tuesday: Write the first two paragraphs of your independent essay. Due Tuesday.In formulating a thesis, think about this general question:
What is the central theme of the memoir and how did your writer convey that theme?
In your intro, be sure to include:
Hook (1-2 sentences): This could be a compelling fact, an insight about the time period or a paraphrased scene about your memoir that was particularly gripping. Keep it short and sweet.
Development sentence(s): (1-2 sentences): This is where you introduce the author and title and give a 1-2 sentence overview of your book.
Transition: If necessary, this is the sentence which gets us from the overview to the thesis.
Thesis: This should address your insight/claim about the book.
Paragraph #2:
Body paragraph should include:
P: Point. This should be your first point in supporting your thesis. A good start could be: In the beginning of the memoir (or biography et al), [author's last name here]....
E: Evidence. Find some specific evidence which backs up your claim.
A: Analysis. Explain how this evidence helps support your thesis. You don't have to be formulaic here. The best analysis retains voice and argues effectively.
Sample paragraphs here:Exemplar paragraphs


Thursday:
Read Spoiled Rotten.
Annotate as you read, thinking about what the central argument Kolbert is making and how she goes about building her case. Which arguments do you find most effective? Which do you find less compelling? Why? Due Friday.

Draft at least four hours for your "Rock Around the Clock" essay. See details in last week's blog. Due Friday.

Full draft due Monday, 10/15 (not Friday as originally scheduled).
Friday:
Complete draft of "Rock Around the Clock". Due Monday. Revised draft due next Friday, 10/19.
Here are some exemplar papers:24 hour exemplar and 12 Hour Exemplar