Silko/Momaday Essay

Assignment:


Write an essay which places the organizational and rhetorical choices of Momaday in “The Way to Rainy Mountain” in the context of Silko’s views about Native American language and literature. How does Momaday’s essay reflect and support Silko’s assertions?



• 600-800 words

• Appropriate use of direct textual evidence to support a strong thesis statement

• Consideration of audience

• Use of rhetorical devices to achieve your purpose



Our work schedule for this essay will be:

Monday 3/12- Reading, brainstorming, outlining, etc

Tuesday 3/13- Lab time

Wednesday 3/14- Lab time

Thu 3/15 – Lab time

Fri 3/16 – Lab time ESSAY DUE



All late papers are penalized one full grade for every day the essay is late.

The essay is Due on 3/16/12 by 2:10 p.m.