For Essay 2, Go To Page 62 In The Brief Bedford Reader Read
For Essay 2 Go Topage 62inthe Brief Bedford Reader Read Responding
For Essay 2, go to in The Brief Bedford Reader. Read "Responding to a Text" and "Forming a Response." Write a one to two responding to the story "The Chase" by Annie Dillard, page. Review pages 17-20. Here's how to get started: understand the story, take notes or type them into a document you can add or take away from later, and gather key quotations from the story. This part of the process is to make it easier for you! You do not have to turn your notes in to me, just write or type them in a document so you can use them in your paper. That way you are getting a head start.
Paper For Above instruction
The assignment requires writing a one- to two-page response to the story "The Chase" by Annie Dillard, based on guidance in "Responding to a Text" and "Forming a Response" from The Brief Bedford Reader. The primary goal is to develop a personal and analytical response to the narrative, demonstrating comprehension, engagement, and critical thinking.
First, it is essential to thoroughly understand the story "The Chase." This involves careful reading, possibly multiple times, to grasp the themes, tone, characters, and significant moments. Annotating the text helps in identifying key quotations and moments that evoke emotional or intellectual responses. While reading, take detailed notes on elements that resonate or provoke questions, such as Dillard’s descriptive style, themes of pursuit, or existential reflections. These notes can be handwritten or typed for convenience, and should be organized to facilitate easy reference during writing.
Next, gather key quotations and passages that are meaningful or pivotal, and consider how they relate to personal insights or broader themes. These quotations serve as evidence to support responses and demonstrate close engagement with the text. Reflect on personal reactions to the story: Did it evoke curiosity, nostalgia, discomfort, or admiration? Were there particular sentences or images that stood out? This reflection forms the basis of your analytical response.
The paper should include an introduction that briefly summarizes the story's premise and states your overall reaction or thesis. The body paragraphs should explore specific elements — such as Dillard’s narrative style, use of imagery, or themes of pursuit and aspiration — and relate them to your personal response. Use quotations effectively to illustrate your points. Be sure to analyze rather than merely describe; explain why certain parts of the story impacted you or why they are significant.
In conclusion, summarize your overall response and reflect on how this story contributes to your understanding of the themes discussed. Consider whether the story changed your perspective or affirmed your beliefs, and why. Your response should demonstrate critical thinking, textual evidence, and personal insight, fitting into a one- to two-page format.
Through this process, avoid simply summarizing the story. Instead, focus on engaging with the text critically and personally, supporting your insights with specific quotations and detailed analysis.
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