In Week 1, Activity 10, the prewriting assignment requires the drafting of a thesis-driven essay. This means that the essay must be organized around a central claim that is proven by evidence and analysis.We are instructed to read Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “The Most Handsome Drowned Man” and Dean Rader’s analysis to completely understand the narrative and its themes while acquiring foundational information. I will review many resources and additional guides, which include those addressing thesis statements, MLA citations , effective essay formation, and quotation usage. I will finally be able to create an essay that is correctly cited and organized based on these materials. Afterwards I will review the guidelines for the sample student essay and examine the essay to identify the structure and content specifications. This prewriting project aims to make sure I understand the required information and skills prior to starting the writing process itself. I say this because its a very crucial and essential step in preparing me to write the literary analysis essay successfully.
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Hi Jahniya,
I really appreciated your explanation of the prewriting assignment . You did a great job highlighting the importance of crafting a strong thesis supported by evidence and analysis. Reading “The Most Handsome Drowned Man” along with Dean Rader’s overview is definitely crucial for understanding the story’s depth. The guides on thesis statements and MLA citation are incredibly helpful, too. Checking out the sample student essay for formatting tips is a smart move. Thanks for sharing your approach—it’s super helpful and motivating as we prepare to write our essays!
Best,
Fatim Sidibe
Jahniya, you are giving yourself too much work. No writing is required for Activity 10. However, you are right about the readings and seem to understand what the ultimate goal will be when we get to the written part.
Hi Jahniya! I definitely resonated with you saying “I will finally be able to create an essay that is correctly cited and organized based on these materials”! I often doubt myself using these formats and am nervous to make a mistake, but I feel that the assets that were provided for us really made the steps clear. Although, honestly, I am still not completely confident on thesis statements, but I am sure that I will get clarity through doing it!