Ten Steps to writing your Hamlet essay

      1.       Catchy title: main idea in a few words (write this last)

2.       Introductory paragraph

3.       Working thesis (keep revising)

4.       Outline/Structure

5.       Topic Sentences for each body paragraph (claims, relate to thesis)

a.       TEA = topic, evidence, analysis
b. Closely read key passages to find language that jumps out at you
c. Infer from patterns of language what the char. or Shakespeare is trying to do

6.       Draft body paragraphs

7.       Draft Conclusion (compare to intro)

8.       Reread entire essay: plan for major revisions

9.       Print and proofread

10.   Upload to turnitin.com (by Sun. eve)

How do Hurston and Austen introduce characters?

Begin your writing process by annotating Pride and Prejudice and brainstorming a list of ideas about how Hurston and Austen introduce characters. Upload a paragraph to turnitin.com by Sun. Aug. 29 at 10: on the topic. (Enroll in class id # 3367771 password: shakespeare.) Continue brainstorming ideas for your 3-5 page, college-level essay due Sun. Sept. 12. Narrow down your focus. Should you compare how Hurston vs. Austen introduce male characters, say Darcy vs. Tea Cake? Do you want to focus on the first then subsequent introductions of protagonists? Do you want to show similarities or contrasts between Hurston and Austen? How will structure such an essay? What examples will prove your point? What is your point? Make it a point to work on figuring out what you want to say.