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In-Class Essay 12/6/12. Discuss the idea of people overcoming obstacles in a well written essay. Consider the following: In which texts that we have read are there compelling, relatable, and believable stories of people overcoming obstacles?
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In-Class Essay 12/6/12 • Discuss the idea of people overcoming obstacles in a well written essay. Consider the following: • In which texts that we have read are there compelling, relatable, and believable stories of people overcoming obstacles? • What larger message does the fact that so many people go through such extreme measures to overcome obstacles send to us? (hint: THAT is your thesis—use the texts to prove that thesis) • Make text-to-text connections as well as text-to-world connections