March 21, 2013 Addressing Purpose—Homework

ENGLISH 091Developmental Writing

Due Today:• Thesis Statements

Addressing PurposeChallenge 5.11. Primary: Entertain, Secondary: Inform (77)2. Primary: Entertain, Secondary: Inform (77)3. Primary: Entertain, Secondary: Inform (79)4. Primary: Inform, Secondary: Entertain (79)5. Primary: Inform, Secondary: Entertain (82)

Challenge 6.16. Primary: Entertain, Secondary: Inform (85)7. Primary: Entertain, Secondary: Inform (limited) (90)8. Primary: Entertain, Secondary: Inform (88)9. Primary: Entertain, Secondary: Inform (limited)(88)

Addressing PurposeChallenge 7.11. Primary: Inform, Secondary: Entertain/Persuade (93)2. Primary: Persuading, Secondary: Inform (98)3. Primary: Inform, Secondary: Persuade (96)4. Primary: Entertain, Secondary: Inform(96)

Challenge 8.15. Primary: Inform, Secondary: Persuade (102)6. Primary: Inform (102)7. Primary: Inform, Secondary: Entertain (103)8. Primary: Inform, Secondary: Persuade (104)

NarrativeChoose ONE of the following topics on which to write a narrative INTRODUCTION to a five paragraph essay.

1. An exciting vacation/trip2. A major life event3. An embarrassing moment4. A challenge you overcame

DescriptionChoose ONE of the following topics on which to write a narrative INTRODUCTION to a five paragraph essay.

1. A family event or holiday gathering2. One of your favorite places3. A person you admire4. A vivid childhood memory

ExampleChoose ONE of the following topics on which to write a narrative INTRODUCTION to a five paragraph essay.

1. Saving money2. Challenges to public education3. How to get healthy4. Lack of manners

ProcessChoose ONE of the following topics on which to write a narrative INTRODUCTION to a five paragraph essay.

1. Steps to landing a great job2. Steps to get a good sleep3. How to [hands-on activity]4. Steps to throwing a party

Assignment: 1. Complete the FOUR introductions 2. After you have completed ALL the introductions, choose one from NARRATION that you like the best and complete a 5 paragraph TYPED, TNR, 12 pt. font essay. Put your name, date, assignment, class in the upper right hand corner. See the web site for NEW essay rubric.

Due: Tuesday, April 2nd

Book project activities will be posted this weekend. Due dates will be listed, so you work ahead if you wish.

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