Mini-Essay on "A Real Durwan"

Due Wednesday 9/19—Draft of the essay due on the homework page on your personal website.

Due Thursday 9/20: Final draft of paragraphs on “A Real Durwan.”

Length: Thesis sentence followed by two paragraphs

Question: What is to blame for Boori Ma's expulsion?

*** Remember that your thesis sentence should focus on a single, thought-provoking reason why she is expelled from the building.

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

  • Each paragraph needs a topic sentence.

  • You must use at least 2 quotations per body paragraph (and place the parentheses and punctuation marks correctly).

  • 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.

  • Know that there are no extra breaks between paragraphs.

  • 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.)

*** You are required to post your thesis and paragraphs (but not the draft) on turnitin.com by the deadline: Thursday, September 20^th. We will do this in class so make sure to have your essay saved on a word document.