With this forum, you are to discuss one (1) of the Historical American Works listed in the Supplemental Readings section of the course lessons. This discussion will help you prepare for your essay on one of these arguments due during the next section of this course (week three).
In your discussion, state the purpose of the reading and cite the thesis statement (if applicable). If there is no explicit thesis, state the readings claim. Then, lay out the structure of the reading to the class, and let the class know if this structure is organized and logical (you may claim that it is not organized its up to you). Let the reader know how this method of organization helps or does not help the authors purpose. Then, discuss the style of writing does the style help the author prove his/her point? Finally, study the introduction and conclusion of your chosen reading. Explain how the author hooks the reader in, or, conversely, if the introduction is not strong, explain why. Discuss the conclusion of the essay as well, and point out its strengths and weaknesses. Please answer these questions fully in your response (use thoughtful sentences).
In your response, cite the essay at least once using an in-text citation. (See this link for a good example of how to cite an article inside of an essay: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/2/
Also, create a works cited citation for the essay. This should be in MLA style.
Catt, Carrie Chapman. “Address to the Congress on Women’s Suffrage”
King, Martin Luther, Jr. “I Have a Dream”
Jefferson, Thomas. The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America Lincoln, Abraham. “Gettysburg Address”
Weisel, Elie. “Indifference”
