What are some strengths of the draft?
What is one area of the draft where the wr
What are some strengths of the draft?
What is one area of the draft where the writer could add more details or examples?
What is one area of the draft that could be improved?
Does the writer avoid the use of “you” statements?
Assignments
Assignment 2.1 – Literary Contexts and Connections
Langston Hughes’ “Theme for English B”
Please read “Theme for English B”
Theme for English B by Langston Hughes | Poetry Foundation
First published in 1951, “Theme for English B” is a powerful poem which addresses the importance of personal truth. Throughout the term, you will be learning the form and conventions of academic writing, yet your “truth” is what will make your writing uniquely your own. When you write, why is it important for your writing to reflect “what is true for you?” How can you use your personal truth to strengthen essay one?
Response Length: 100 words
