Final themes

Consumption
hunger
inequality
identity
media

death
emotion
greed

English 102: Final Exam

Justin Rogers-Cooper

Spring I 2015

Directions

Choose one of the topics below. Brainstorm and plan your argument, two supporting ideas. 

Remember the parts of a strong argumentative essay: a short intro that presents the issue and segues into an explicit thesis, two separate body paragraphs with topic sentences (each discussing one main reason for the thesis), analysis of direct quotations, and relevant critical thinking. More points will be awarded to answers that assess passages not discussed in class, or answers that provide new meanings to those passages already discussed.

Topics: choose one.

1.      The Hunger Games. In our reading we have discussed the meaning of the Hunger Games in relation to the overall culture of Panem. In what ways does Katniss and her allies use the games to change the meaning of the games for the Capitol? How does Katniess and her allies manipulate the games for their own use?

2.      Rebellion. One of the dominant themes of our course has been rebellion, whether we’re thinking of the work of McKay, Steinbeck, Hansberry or Collins. What is the significance of rebellion in The Hunger Games, and how should we understand Katniss’ form(s) of rebellion? What makes Katniss a rebel?

3.       Crowds. The Hunger Games articulates a vision of crowds that seems essential for the rule of Panem. Crowds are essential to how the media shows the games, too. What is the significance of crowds to Katniss’ survival in the games? Why are crowds so important?

Final Twitter Assignment

1. What was your favorite text we read in class and why?

2. What do you hope to remember about this class once you've graduated?

Extra Credit Tweet

1. How was ENG 102 helped you prepare for writing future papers in college?

Class cancelled tomorrow (5.27)

Class: My son has a fever and needs to stay home tomorrow from daycare. I thus can't make class. On the bright side, this gives you some extra time to finish the novel and work on your essay.

I'm aware I didn't post a Twitter assignment last week. That was intentional. Look for a new Twitter assignment tomorrow. 

Citations and Works Cited Page

For in-text citation, click here:

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BUT what does it look like in a bibliography or works cited page?

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BUT what about citing KINDLE, or YOUTUBE?

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OR TRY:

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Peer Review Guidelines: Essay 3

Peer Review Guidelines

1. Give written feedback that offers specific praise and criticism.

2. Put your name on this feedback and give it to the writer.

3. Keep your written feedback and staple it to your final draft.

Writing Feedback Directions (from the text Tutoring Writing)

1. Open with a general statement about the essay's relationship to the assignment. Be clear about which parts fulfill the assignment and which parts need improvement. When you make a specific, concrete suggestion for improvement, try couching it in a qualifier: "You might try..." or "Why don't you add..." or "Another way of writing the lead might be..."

2. Present comments so the writer knows which problems with text are most important and which are of lesser importance.

3. Use comments primarily to call attention to strengths and weaknesses in the piece, and be clear about the precise points where they occur.

4. Write comments that are text-specific, and uniquely aimed at the blog and the writer. Let the writer know what specific lines, ideas, and stylistic touches you find pleasing.

Attach written suggestions from your peers to your final drafts for full peer review credit.

Reflection on your writing process for essay assignment three. Answer the following questions in a brief letter to the professor. 1. Overall, are you confident that your essay meets the expectations of the assignment? Why or why not? 2. What is the most difficult part of the assignment for you? How are you overcoming it? 3. What is your strategy for doing excellent work for this assignment? 4.What were the two most valuable suggestions made about your paper in the peer review?

Twitter Assignment #9

1. What are the words you'd use to describe Katniss?

2. What is the theme you plan to follow as you read the text this weekend (based on the ones we discussed in class)?

EXTRA CREDIT TWEET

1. What would Ruth say to Katniss?