One strong connection between three texts

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Length: 5-7 pages, 12 point type, double spaced Texts for this assignment: Douglass, “Learning to Read” Bird, “College is a Waste of Time and Money” Kozol, “Fremont High School” This 5-7 page essay asks you to make ONE STRONG CONNECTION between three of the texts we’ve read thus far. You will need to make a very clear argument in the opening paragraph that is sustained with evidence from THREE texts throughout the essay. This is NOT a simple compare/contrast activity. You must make a strong critical connection between the texts you choose. All three of these essays deal with issues in education.  What does it take to be educated?  What is education worth?  What structures need to be in place?  What does it even mean to be educated?  Think through your own ideals and values concerning learning.  Develop a strong thesis that takes into account the ideas from the three essays and be sure to quote directly in order to analyze the texts. Detailed Instructions: 1) In the opening paragraph, this essay should have a strong critical argument that goes beyond surface level observations. You are ARGUING how/why you think these two texts are connected. Introduce the texts the paper will analyze. *Tip 1: Identify the texts (titles and authors) you are analyzing and explain the impact or consequences your argument will have for your readers. Be careful to avoid generalizations and stereotypes! 2) The subsequent (body) paragraphs should analyze specific passages from your chosen texts to demonstrate how you’ve arrived at your argument and interpretations. *Tip 2: Analyze don’t summarize! This is not a book report. Make points throughout the paper that relate to your argument using keywords from your opening paragraph. 3) You will need to incorporate direct quotations from the texts you analyze. These quotes MUST follow MLA citation style. For information on citations, please visit the Purdue OWL (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/). *Tip 3: Do not allow quotations to overwhelm your essay! For any direct quotation you include, make sure to write an ANALYSIS of the passage that is roughly double the length of the quotation itself. 4) A Works Cited page is required. Please consult the Purdue OWL or a handbook for instructions and formatting. *The Works Cited page is NOT included in your word minimum. 5) Your essay should be no less than 5-7 pages in length. Use 12 point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins all around. Be sure to include a title and page numbers. Proofread your essay paying attention to sentence mechanics, consistent syntax, style, and grammar.