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Essay Writing Practice
Kind of Activity:
Individual Writing
Objective:
In this activity, students will develop an argument and essay outline in order to further their close reading and analysis skills.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1
Structure:
Part 1: Choosing a theme
Students should begin by choosing one of the following themes:
Colonialism
Sexuality and Power
Guilt
Exoticism
Students may also suggest a different theme. However, it should be approved by the instructor to insure it is neither too broad nor too narrow in scope.
Part 1: Gathering Evidence
Students should spend the first ten minutes of this activity combing through the text for moments...
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