Fill in the Blanks Assignment - New and Improved!

You may choose any essay we've read.

Hint: Shorter quotations are better than longer ones.

Paragraph 1:

The general argument made by [author’s first and last name] in “Essay Title” is _______________. More specifically, [author’s last name] argues ____________. He/She writes, “__________________” (pg). In this passage, [author’s last name] is suggesting __________________. Later in the essay, [author’s last name ] argues, “______________” (pg), clearly showing ____________________. In conclusion, [author’s] belief is ________________.

Paragraph 2:

In my view, [author’s last name] is wrong / right, because ________________. For example, [evidence from your life, history, pop culture, current events, literature]. This demonstrates ______________. Furthermore, [another piece of evidence], illustrates/illustrating ______________. When / Although [author’s last name] claims ____________________ / might object, I maintain _____________.