ewrt d002 critical reading writing and thinking
The ebook “Signs of Life” is attached.
#1: 1. In SL (Signs of Life), select two essays from Chapter One (“Consuming Passions†pp. 109-192). For the two selected essays, write an 8-sentence summary with at least 2 cited quotes Be sure the essay “Title,†author, and thesis are in the first sentence. See “Active Reading Questions†on page 58 and the five statements on page 55 for ideas.
EX: In Troy Patterson’s essay “The Politics of the Hoodie,†he writes, “the hoodie is to be feared for extinguishing individuality . . . “ (184). Patterson believes . . . . (write at least seven more sentences; this is to prepare for your first essay.) 2. Next, read the student essay pp. 70-75 titled “Alfred Lubrano . . . .†Copy down ten verbs that introduce quotes and paraphrases. Note correct page citations throughout.
#2: 1. In SL, select two essays from Chapter 2 (“Brought to You†pp. 193-301). For your two essays, write an 8-sentence summary with 2 cited quotes. 2. Next, note the Works Cited entries pp. 104-108. Note the authors Cross, Easterbrook, Shames, and St. John, and how these four authors correlate with the entry Maasik, except you should have the 9th ed., 2018. Construct a practice Works Cited using your four selected essays from Chapter 1 and 2, adding the Maasik entry. Observe ABC order and proper indentation.
