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 30th.