Essay Assignment for "Phoenix"

Due Tuesday 9/28: Complete draft of paragraphs on “Phoenix, Arizona.”

Due Wednesday 9/29—Quotation exercise (to be handed out in class on Tuesday).

Due Thursday 9/30: Final draft of paragraphs on “Phoenix, Arizona”

Length: Thesis sentence followed by two paragraphs

Question: Why is Thomas an outcast?

*** Remember that your thesis sentence should focus on a single, thought-provoking reason why he is an outcast.

Ê The thesis sentence will preface the two paragraphs (in other words, it will come before the two paragraphs).

Ê Each paragraph needs a topic sentence.

Ê You must use at least 3 quotations per body paragraph (and place the parentheses and punctuation marks correctly).

Ê Remember that your paragraphs must be typed and double-spaced.

Ê Your paragraphs should not use “I” (first person).

Ê Your paragraphs must use the present tense.

Ê Know that there are no extra breaks between paragraphs.

Ê Paragraphs must be no shorter than ½ a page and no longer than 2/3 a page.

(If you do not follow the above directions, points will be deducted from your paper.)

*** Please bring a hard copy of your final thesis and paragraphs to class.

*** You are required to post your thesis and paragraphs (but not the draft) on turnitin.com by the deadline: Thursday, September 30^th.