1. I need a writing sample early on to see what types of grammar errors exist in this class’s writing. Then I will tailor the course accordingly. For example, if none of you have fragment or subject-verb issues, then I will not spend much time on those problems. This particular prompt will tease out those two errors, so be keenly aware to stay in control of grammar conventions, even in this out of the box prompt. After this essay is completed and graded, I will post needed revisions to the weekly schedule. 2. Secondly, this essay will also show me if you understand audience awareness, or the rhetorical situation. As you write, In order to be successful with this first essay, you will have to maintain mastery of those three elements! Remember that although this assignment calls for some time-bending writing, you still need to follow the conventions of all essays—t to what your essay will be about (even if it is in letter form) and Then that expand upon and prove your thesis statement. Last, compose and leaves the reader thinking about what was written in the essay. You should use the first few days to draft your essay. Then make sure you revise it carefully by taking it to the Writing Center or going to to submit a copy for feedback. Use the following MLA heading on the first page of your paper, and please number each page of your essay after page 1. Your Name Teacher Name English 102: Your Section Date written military style (26 August 2019) Title of Your Essay __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Here are some questions to get you thinking about what you might say in your essay to yourself. 1. What personal goals (marriage, family, home, lifestyle, etc.) have you achieved that you had set 50 years ago? 2. What professional goals (career, work, community service, etc.) have you achieved that you had set 50 years ago? 3. What person
(s) have you met in your lifetime that have/has changed your life in a positive or negative way? 4. What choices have you made which have either made your life better or made your life worse? 5. If you could change one thing about your life in 2069 by altering something in 2019, what would it be? 6. Are you satisfied with the past 50 years of your life? 7. If you could give your “2019 self” one piece of advice, what would it be? The hardest part of this essay is creating plausibility. In other words, you will need to begin this essay by thinking about your audience—yourself. You are currently writing from 2069, but you are writing to your 2019 self. This takes some thought and a keen handle on audience awareness. If you received the letter—how did you get it? What has allowed you to get the letter back in time? What could your 2069 self say that would put your 2019 self into a sense of belief about the possibility of this letter and who it is coming from? How would you know it was from you and not a hoax? All of these thoughts need to be addressed in the opening lines and paragraph of your letter. You can be as realistic or creative as you want to be, but before you turn in your essay/letter, make sure you have considered these pointers: a. How did you prove the letter was real and not a hoax? b. What advice has your future self given? You will need an overall point to the letter—like a thesis statement—in your introduction that will guide your letter. c. What life events have occurred? d. Did you use the correct point of view in this composition? e. Did you match your composition’s format to the assignment? f. Did you maintain proper verb-tense consistency? g. Recheck your composition for any errors that you can find. When you are finished, save your essay in Microsoft WORD. Make sure your name and the words Rhetorical Essay are in the title of the document. Then you will submit your completed essay on Canvas to this link.