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Letter of Complaint
Learners analyze this letter of complaint to the city council by answering nine short-answer questions. They examine author's purpose, word choice, claims, rhetorical questions, and general observations. There is a focus on constructive...
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Organizational Strategies for First Year Composition Writers
Identify and analyze deductive reasoning through genuine texts. Compare cultural practices and beliefs about national ID cards. Look for another example of a deductive argument and prepare a brief paragraph analyzing the audience,...
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A Wanderer's Point of View
Young scholars write an imaginative story using a specific point of view. Students imagine what life along the Mississippi River is like and pretend they are there. Young scholars may use the scenario provided, or create their own for...