Due Thursday 10/6: Mini-essay on “The Red Convertible.”
Length: Thesis sentence followed by two paragraphs
Question: Why does Lyman release the car into the river at the conclusion of the story?
*** Remember that your thesis sentence should focus on a single, thought-provoking reason.
The thesis sentence will preface the two paragraphs
In other words, it will come before the two paragraphs; it will look like a separate, floating sentence at the top of your essay.
Each paragraph needs a topic sentence.
You must use at least 3 quotations per body paragraph
Place the parentheses and punctuation marks correctly.
In each paragraph, be sure to examine one word or phrase in careful detail.
Remember that your paragraphs must be typed and double-spaced.
Your paragraphs should not use “I” (first person).
Your paragraphs must use the present tense.
Do not use extra breaks between paragraphs.
Paragraphs must be no shorter than ½ a page and no longer than 2/3 a page.
Pay attention to mechanics in your final draft (spelling, punctuation, grammar, quotation use, etc.)
Read your mini-essay out loud before submitting the final draft
(If you do not follow the above directions, points will be deducted from your paper.)
*** You are required to bring your mini-essay (thesis and paragraphs ) to class (on your computer) on Thursday, October 6th.
*** In class, I will have you post your mini-essay on turnitin.com. We will do this together, but make sure to have your essay saved on a word document.