Friday, August 15, 2025

Friday

Today we are going to discuss chapter 1 of Assata - particularly her use of rhetorical devices, look at thesis statements (perhaps come up with a thesis statement for chapter 1 of Assata), read "The Ugly Truth About Beauty" and discuss precis writing.

Read "The Ugly Truth About Beauty"
By Dave Barry

-Written work
    1.) Discuss thesis, point of view, audience, and Purpose.

    2.) What claims does the essay make about beauty?

 
    3.) What evidence does the essay use? 

 


 


Monday we will look at another essay and work on Precis writing - probably "No Name Woman". 

HW: Read chapter 2&3 of Assata

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