Tuesday, January 27, 2004

Leads: Gabriella F., Tiffany P.

Reading

• Richard Rodriguez, “Aria: A Memoir of a Bilingual Childhood” (Oates 447–466)

Notes

Questions:

• What is the thrust of Rodriguez’s argument?
• Does the personal nature of his essay make his argument more or less persuasive?
• Do you agree or disagree with his argument?

I have placed 2 copies of “Death and Texas” (Thursday’s assigned reading) on reserve at the library; I hope you will have access to it if you want to read it before Tuesday!

The requirements for essay 1 are available.