“She’s Your Basic L.O.L. in N.A.D.”

In “She’s Your Basic L.O.L. in N.A.D,“ pediatrician and writer Perri Klass discusses the medical-speak she encountered in her training as a doctor and its underlying meaning.

Click on the link to view the essay: “She’s Your Basic L.O.L. in N.A.D” by Perri Klass

As you read, look for the following:

• The author’s primary thesis or theme
• The examples provided by each author to assert the theme
• See if you can determine which essay uses “multiple” examples (a series of brief examples to illustrate or assert the thesis) and which essay uses “extended” examples (longer examples explained through multiple sentences or paragraphs)

“April & Paris”

In “April & Paris,” writer David Sedaris explores the unique impact of animals on the human psyche.

Click on the link to view the essay: “April & Paris” by David Sedaris

As you read, look for the following:

• The author’s primary thesis or theme
• The examples provided by the author to assert the theme
• See if you can determine which essay uses “multiple” examples (a series of brief examples to illustrate or assert the thesis) and which essay uses “extended” examples (longer examples explained through multiple sentences or paragraphs)