Today in class we decided to spend the class time working on our essays, so most students left to do so, while others like Betty, Harizon and Carroll and Semhar stayed to talk about their projects.
The essays are due Tuesday, Dec. 4; however, the peer review is this week, so bring in a draft. It doesn't have to be great, just get it out. The first step is to become an expert on your topic, then put the materials up and write. Of course, you have an outline to direct the writing to make certain it's all covered. You could even answer the questions then put the parts together later.
After the essay is written, then go through it and see where it would be good to add a quote to expand, explain or illustrate a point. Where students fail is when there is no exposition and too much citation. The citation or quotes should be used sparingly, like a well placed diamond in the tiara. You want it to stand out.
We'll spend a little time talking about Hardy and Guy, so read a selection from Hardy and be up to I think Chapter 8 -- Redemption, in Guy. Oh, the "Sisters in Law" is on PBS Channel 9 tonight at 10 p.m. You could choose this film for your literary critique essay, the final essay for the course.
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