Patricia VanAmburg

English 122

Fall 2003

Essay #2—Response to Literature

15 % Course Grade

Due Date:

Typed rough at beginning of class for peer review and participation point.

See schedule

Length/Format:

ü 2 pages (5-7 paragraphs)

ü Typed, double spaced

ü 12 pt. font

ü MLA style heading

ü MLA style citation

Purpose:

ü To conduct simple research via website

ü To formulate a thesis that signals reaction to a piece of literature

ü To support the thesis/reaction with specific detail

ü To write an expository essay with developed paragraphs—including an introduction and conclusion—and correct sentences

ü To practice MLA style citation

You will need a citation for the poem and a citation for the website

See sample anthology citation p. 1623 and sample websites p. 1625.

Prompt:

Read 6 poems by Marge Piercy pp. 181-186.

Choose the poem for which you feel the strongest reaction (positive or negative).

Formulate a thesis.

Read the brief bio. p. 180.

Unfortunately, the bedford link on p. 187 is not active. Try this:

Find a piece of information to include in your paper that supports your thesis.

Write rough draft described above.