Reading makes a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man.

Sir Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626)

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Week of 9/11

All three readings are in the public domain.
"To my Dear and Loving Husband" by Anne Bradstreet
"Huswifery" by Edward Taylor
"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards

Below is some basic information on the Narrative Essay.

Write a 600-800 word narrative essay, which features:

Figurative language, specifically metaphor, simile, and imagery.
Remember to show not tell.
A plot, featuring an introduction, rising action, climax, and resolution.
A theme. Remember this should not be a moral and should be universal.

The first draft of this essay will be due on Friday September 15th at the start of class.

Essays must be typed or written in black ink.
Essays must be double-spaced.
Only hard copies will be accepted. No files on disc.

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