Argumentized essay
Planning Sheet Essay One
Writing 0051/Andre
Essay One:Do the following steps. Complete all of the steps on this Assignment Page. You can use extra space if you need more room. You answered some questions in the Reading Discussion Assignment (RDA) and had some discussions with your classmates about the reading. Now, you will prepare for your Essay One by answering both Part One and Part Two. Make sure you use your own ideas and do not take information from the Internet.
PART ONE: Writing Essay One (Understanding the main points of the story)
Answer the following comprehension questions about the story, “Achievement of Desire”.
In the story, “Achievement of Desire” by Richard Rodriguez he writes his own literacy narrative. He tells a story about how he learned and reflects on the influences in his life. Write a short summary (in your own words) about this story. (Write at least 50 to 100 words).
As you read his essay, highlight or mark at least three important passages (ideas) and explain how those ideas connect to his main point (thesis). List those points here and make your own interpretation of what those ideas mean.
What is the “desire” that Rodriguez achieves? Desire for what? How is it achieved? (Explain by using examples from the story to support your point.
Make a list of three negative or positive consequences of education, according to Rodriguez.
What does Rodriguez mean by “scholarship boy”? Is this positive or negative? Explain.
Part Two: (Brainstorming) –Write your own story about your experience with learning and books as a non-native speaker of English.
Consider some of these questions: When did you first start reading? Was your education back home a good experience or a negative one? Was it similar or different from Richard Rodriguez’s educational background? These are questions to help guide you. You don’t have to answer all of them. Write this as a free write. Set the time and don’t worry too much about grammar as you write. The important thing is to get your ideas down on paper.
Directions: Spend 20 to 30 minutes do a free write on your topic. Do not stop and think too much. Just let the ideas flow on to the paper. (We did this in class together). Set a timer and write a first draft.
Now, read your first rough draft and look at parts that you like. If you do not like your story, you can certainly start again. Everyone should have at least one page of their story. Bring this story to class. You will share it with your classmates. (Please upload a copy here as a .jpg)
Have your classmate ask you at least 2-3 questions that will help you develop your story. What questions did your classmate ask? Write them here.