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ENG 101 -- Class Notes
Session 13
Tue. 11/1
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MIDTERM ESSAY #2

TODOs

Go over Midterm Essay #2 Prompt (~7 min.)

WRITE FOR 2 HOURS = ~650 WORDS

MIDTERM GUIDELINES

*Aim for 650 words -- about 6 - 6-1/2 pages if you skip lines on the form

Use the Midterm Review and Sample Essay to write
your Introduction.

*Cite sources with last name + page # (Tan 10).

*Proofread for your two writing ‘hot spots’ for the last 10
minutes. (E.g., CS / RO / AGR / ww / wc word choice)

SAMPLE INTRODUCTION -- FOR A MIDTERM ESSAY

Mention authors + titles

Amy Tan's “Mother Tongue” discusses her mother's
difficulties speaking non-Standard English. Similarly, Shirley
Lim's "Two Lives” presents the problems of American vs.
Asian cultural values. I agree that in America today, those
who live between two cultures are often traumatized by
being forced to live neither here nor there.

Agree or disagree with essay prompt statement in clear language. Use the exact wording of the essay prompt.

Place your thesis statement at the end of your introduction (first paragraph).

Remember to save your reasons or ideas for you body paragraphs. DO NOT summarize your evidence or reasons in the introduction.

USE THE ESSAY MAP FOR A MIDTERM (600 - 650 words = 5 - 6 Paragraphs)

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NEXT TIME -- THU. 11/3
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We’re starting our New York World’s Fair module -- for Essay #3 (and Final Exam / Essay #4)! Videos + a short reading...

1) Futurama Booklet, COURSE PACK, pp. 112-121 -- ONLINE!