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Summary of “Texting Shorthand Annoys Purists and May Have Lasting Impact” by Seth Mydans

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Jody R. Rosen

In his 2007 New York Times article, “Texting Shorthand Annoys Purists and May Have Lasting Impact,” Seth Mydans addresses what advocates and objectors have said about the effects of text-messaging on the English language. Text messaging presents an opportunity for … Continue reading →

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Thesis Statement / Persuasive Proposition

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jody R. Rosen

Thanks to Prof. Davis for this post: Topic:  Stop to add on the Brooklyn walking tour 3 types of persuasive propositions Fact Value Policy Fact Propositions To persuade my audience that adding _______ stop will benefit the walking tour. To … Continue reading →

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Oral Presentations

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jody R. Rosen

What was your experience giving your speech about your research project? How did it benefit you? How did hearing the other speeches benefit you?

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What is a thesis statement

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Jody R. Rosen

has to do with topic sentences the main idea of the essay it’s what your essay is about should not be a paragraph 1 (or two) sentences road-map to your essay an assertion includes examples can help you organize your … Continue reading →

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Questions on “Reading Lucy” by Jennifer Egan

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Jody R. Rosen

Where does Lucy’s mother live? How does Lucy get to her job from her mother’s home? How old is Lucy when she’s writing the letters to Alfred? What does Jennifer Egan Google? What does she learn from Googling? How does … Continue reading →

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Outline start for my essay#5

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Mohd.Parvez

My review of the past essay: On my previous essay I had mentioned about the juxtaposition two buildings from Brooklyn heights and how they overlap as New York with our past time. And now I’m concern more about their landmark, … Continue reading →

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“A House on the Heights” main idea and supporting ideas

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Jody R. Rosen

What is the main idea of Capote’s “A House on the Heights”? Try to express it in one sentence. Identify three or four supporting ideas that serve as examples of the main idea.

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Summary of View of the World from 9th Avenue by Saul Steinberg

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Jody R. Rosen

Our summary:   In the illustration View of the World from 9th Avenue, Saul Steinberg provides a bird’s-eye view of Ninth Avenue, possibly at 56th street, toward the west. He shows that other places are not as important or lively … Continue reading →

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