English 101 Essay 3
Use 2 assigned readings below to discuss an issue involving language and race, class or gender. You may discuss how race, class and gender often work against people in need (disenfranchised groups in society). Use at least 1 quotation from EACH of the assigned readings plus 2 quotations from outside research sources. You can refer to Chapter 1 in the grammar textbook, but it cannot be used as a research source.
Write a detailed, critical essay on one or two main ideas in these readings. Be sure to include a critical analysis (what it says and what YOU think it means) of the readings and do a little research on any concept you are unsure of in the readings. Your essay must refer specifically to the assigned readings and include at least 2 quotations from the readings, and TWO quotations from outside sources. These sources MUST be documented in MLA format! Your essay MUST focus on the assigned reading, using research as support ONLY. Please note that this paper will help prepare you for the research paper.
You MUST include a Works Cited page with your paper in proper MLA format to receive a passing grade!
Article choices for this paper are:
Read "Mother Tongue” by Amy Tan Read "The Meanings of a Word” by Gloria Naylor Read “But What Do You Mean?” by Deborah Tannen