Category: English

Paper 1: Close Reading
How we got here: In the quest to legitimize poetry, there’s always been a voice demanding
structure. What is poetry if not rigid structure and wordplay? How can we have an artform that
doesn’t adhere to the rules of what art is? The quintessential poet is a vagabond, either a beggar
or someone who’s made a living doing something else. What value do poets have to a society
with bigger problems to worry about? Is there a value?
Some context: Anne Sexton is considered to be one of the original “Confessional Poets.” Her
work, along with the poetry of Sylvia Plath, Robert Lowell, and others, reaches out to connect
with readers under highly uncommon circumstances. Her poetry is intended to appeal to the part
of us that lives in a real world and doesn’t care much for social mores. But Sidney’s fight bears
repeating: if poetry is helpless and in need of defense, should that apply to all poetry? Can we
find something valuable in things that seem kind of rambly or trashy? Is there any message worth
digging out of this?
The assignment: In 4-6 pages, apply your analysis of Anne Sexton’s poetry in the form of a close
reading essay. When you wrote your response essays for Sexton, you chose a poem from the
packet. Use the space of this essay to utilize your annotations and present a thesis-driven essay
arguing your perspective. Review your chosen poem in terms of content and construction.
**If you did not submit a response paper for Anne Sexton, please choose a poem that was not
discussed in class. The content of your essay should be your own ideas and not a summary of
someone else’s. This is a conversation between you and the primary text. Please do not use
outside sources for this assignment.
While preparing your analysis, consider the issues that may matter. What methods does Sexton
use to speak about taboos among a mixed audience? If you argue that her attempts are
unsuccessful, where do they fail? If your perspective is that she is speaking for someone who
deserves to be heard, how does the text support your claims? Look at every line with a critical
eye and explain what you see. The why is more important than the what in this case. This is a
paper expressing your perspective about your poem of choice.
Remember to parse your source text for everything it has to offer. Relate your interpretation of
the source material, and be sure to think critically about the needs of people who disagree with
yourself as well. Dig deeply enough to establish connections. And don’t forget to make sure to
state and argue a thesis.
If you’re still struggling with the concept of Close Reading after our class discussions, Harvard
University provides a step-by-step guide for reference:
http://writingcenter.fas.harvard.edu/pages/how-do-close-reading
THe poems:ghosts
Some ghosts are women,
niether abstract nor pale,
their breastsas limp as killed.
Not witches,but ghosts 
who come,moving their useless arms 
like forsaken servants.
Not all ghosts are women,
I have seen others; 
fat,white-bellied men,
wearing their genitals like old rags.
Not devils,but ghosts.
This one thumps barefoot,lurching
above my bed.
But that isn’t all. 
Some ghosts are children.
Not angels,but ghosts;
curling like pink tea cups 
on any pillow , or kicking,
showing thier innocent bottoms,wailing
for Lucifer.

Welcome to Migrants and Refugees! We will be spending a lot of time working together over the semester. In an effort to build community within the virtual space of this class, for your first discussion post please start with a brief introduction telling us about you. You can include any other information you like, but please include:
Your major and your year of school
Your favorite pastime, TV show/film, or musical group
Why you wanted to take this class/what topic you are most excited about in learning this class Next, consider the Ted Talks “The Danger of a Single Story.” Why do you think I asked students in this class to watch this video? How might the “danger of a single story” relate to the study of migration? For each Daily Discussion, you will create one original post that includes a discussion question, and respond to one of your classmates’ posts/discussion questions with a response discussion post.
The original discussion post should be 450-600 words, and must include a discussion question about the readings or course content for that day. (For example for this discussion post you may want to ask a question about the Ted Talks “Danger of a Single Story” that you are to watch for today.) Keep in mind the best discussion questions will be:
Open-ended- Questions cannot be answered with yes/no or either/or
Answerable by your classmates- Questions do not require extensive knowledge from outside the course, and can be answered using knowledge/experience versus speculation
Substantive and relevant- Questions should be related to a significant point/argument in the course lesson or readings assigned for the day, and should ask us to consider the point/argument in the context of the themes of this course.
In addition, you will craft a response post that replies in a substantive manner to a discussion question posed by one of your classmates. The post should be at least 150 words.
The two discussion posts will be due by 11:59 pm each day. Discussion posts will be graded for originality, thoughtfulness, and grammar/organization. Out of the 30 points possible for each Discussion, the original post with a discussion question is worth a total of 20 points, and the response is worth a total of 10 points.

For your final paper you will write a research paper on Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. Your
argument will be part of a feminist, psychoanalytic, or postcolonial critical discussion of the text. You
are required to use five secondary sources, four of which are on the novel itself.
The basic process involved in writing a research paper in literature is no different than other kinds
of research papers. Begin with an area of interest, ask questions sparked by that interest, and
formulate a working hypothesis as a response to one or more of those questions.  

Directions
For this assignment, you will address prompts about the audience and writing situation of your own writing using the template linked in the What to Submit section.
Specifically, you must address the following:
Identify an audience for your project.
Who needs the analysis of the text that you will communicate in your project?
This will be the primary audience you will address in your project.
Identify a second audience for your project.
Who else needs that information?
This will be the secondary audience you will address in your project.
Describe the writing situation for your project.
What do you think the writing situation is for your project?
Explain why each audience is appropriate for the content and writing situation.
Why are the two audiences you identified appropriate for the content and writing situation of your project?

What Makes Our Writing Clear, Efficient, and Useful?
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“Nobody wants to read anything you have written…They don’t want to, but they have to.”  
Cassandra Race (2019, para. 22) makes this bold claim near the end of Chapter 1 – Introduction to Technical WritingLinks to an external site.. Race’s point is that readers of technical documents aren’t looking to be wowed or entertained. They need clear, efficient writing that can solve their problems and provide useful information.  
Based on this week’s reading and your own experience, what characteristics are most necessary to make technical writing clear, efficient, and useful to readers?  
What might prevent or get in the way of useful writing?  
And finally, what sorts of tools, tricks, and resources can learners in this class use to help make their writing as clear and useful as possible? 
Your initial post should answer all three questions above, dedicating a paragraph to each. In your responses, comment on your classmate’s suggestions and ideas.
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Let me know if you need any further instructions, I give you full creativity within the guidelines of the Essays rubric.  I’ve also attached a book called “The Little Norton Reader”, which must 
be referenced for the “class readings” part of the grade.  Please message me with any questions.

An introductory paragraph with a thesis statement that addresses the purpose of the essay
Three to four body paragraphs that each begin with a topic sentence that identifies a step, tool, or technique you included in your second prewriting paragraph. Each body paragraph should then build on that step, tool, or technique with the narration and description from your first prewriting paragraph. Each body paragraph should fully describe how you implemented the step and the benefits of this step. These steps should be discussed in the same order they’re mentioned in the thesis statement.
A conclusion that reinforces the thesis statement and purpose of the essay.
For this assignment, you’ll prepare a 1,100–1,200 word process analysis essay that incorporates narration and description, using elements from your process analysis prewriting assignment.
Attached a rough draft for additional information notes included mentioning a tool used such as a notebook or calendar for reminders to help aid organization.

Write a 5 page paper with the prompt of “can people learn from their fears?” Explain how people can learn from their fears using evidence from  .org or .edu sources. At the end of the paper list the links of the sources. Make sure this paper is in high school form so no big crazy words.

write an essay that is at least 450 words but no more than two pages, contrasting various perspectives or examining the pros and cons of the selected topic.