For Activity 10, the prewriting assignment asks for us to read 10 pages of “The Most Handsome Drowned Man” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, as well as a short overview of ‘The Most Handsome Drowned Man’” by Dean Rader. The second reading is as a support for the first, and may help us understand better what was read, and how to think about the ideas and motifs present. One motif I found present in the text is identity. In addition, we are given guides to support our essay writing. These guides go over thesis statements, implementing quotations in our writing, and formatting of essays. The purpose of this prewriting assignment is to prepare us to think about what was read, come up with questions we’d like to answer in our essays, and get a better understanding of what is expected from us as college students in our writing. It is important we go over the guides, as we should present our best work, and it shows we care about what we are writing.
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Hey everyone! My name is Adam, I’m a first year at BMCC transferring from Brooklyn College. Technically this is my second year of college, but I did take a gap for the Spring 2024 semester, so now I’m not really sure when my graduation date is, haha. I’m majoring in Video Arts Technology, I’m a part time student, and I’m working (almost) full-time at Trader Joes. – Adam Varca
The week 1 prewriting activity is to read “The Handsomest Drowned Man” and Dean Rader’s overview and evaluate a student sample essay using the supporting materials (activities 5-8), including the instruction for the student sample essay.
Hello, my name is Leila Clesca, I am a Software developer and Linguist. I know its a weird combination but I happen to enjoy and excel in both. I look forward to collaborating with you guys!
What I understood from the prewriting assignment for week 1, activity 10, is that a sample literary essay written by a student will be analyzed and it consists of several steps. First we should read “The Most Handsome Drowned Man” by Gabriel Marquez along with the analysis by Dean Rader, to get a better understanding of what themes he addresses and to analyze the story a little more. Then we should review activities 5-8 to have a guide on how we should write the essay in the right way. and last but not least we will read the student’s instructions for the essay and their final essay. this with the purpose of having a clear idea at the beginning and to better organize our ideas in order to have a more prepared final essay.
To my understanding the prewriting assignment in week 1’s activity 10 is to familiarize ourselves with Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ tale for children “The Most Handsome Drowned Man” and Dean Raders “overview of ‘The Most Handsome Drowned Man’” that provides his understanding of Marquez’ tale for children, which is step 1 and 2. Whereas, Step 3 helps us get an understanding of what’s expected in our essays also giving a refresher/reminder of what was previously taught in English 101 such as citations, thesis statements and formats. With the slides provided individuals can begin outlining or making a ruff draft with the information provided. in step 4 and 5 individuals get a better understand of the expectations of a general essay.Although it may be hard to make a thesis statement right now, I believe the purpose of the prewriting assignment is to help you build a rough draft to help alleviate some of the stress of writing an essay when it is actually assigned.
Hi, my name is Nicole. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, and I’m American of Haitian descent. My parents came to America seeking better opportunities, and their journey has inspired me to work hard and pursue my own dreams. Like my parents, I would like to keep the dream of success alive and expand beyond what they ever could have possibly imagined, living out their vicarious expectations of what they couldn’t accomplish through me. I want that mindset, ambition, and optimism to carry on for future generations to come. I’m currently in school for an accounting degree with hopes of becoming an entrepreneur. My hobbies include working out, Pilates, stretching, swimming, and traveling. Having traveled to over 20 countries, I’ve gained valuable insights that influence my diversified perspective while always staying true to myself. I generally like to explore new things and am open to optimistic ways of thinking. When I discover a new niche, I actively try to become a connoisseur at it, perfecting my craft and seeking further enlightenment .I believe knowledge is an ever-growing, unique tool that one should nourish, expand, and remain vigilant about.
The prewriting assignment in Week 1 Activity 10 is designed to help you prepare for your essay. First, we will read the story “The Most Handsome Drowned Man” by Gabriel García Márquez and the article Overview of “The Most Handsome Drowned Man’ by Dean Rader. Then, you’ll review guides on how to create a thesis statement, use quotations, and follow MLA formatting. This prewriting step does not require you to write anything yet; instead, it helps you understand the story and the article. Moreover, you’ll need to think about which idea from Rader’s article you find interesting and can use for your thesis. When you write your essay, you will use quotes from both the story and the article to support your argument. The purpose of this prewriting is to help you get ready for the actual writing by organizing your thoughts and reviewing important guidelines.
