For this assignment, you will write an annotation, given one of the prompts below. You will choose one of the types of essays we will learning about in this course: Narration, Illustration/Example, Compare/Contrast, Cause-and-Effect, or Argument. You can refer to the How to Write an Annotation page for a refresher.

Annotation Prompts

Please select one of the following prompts for your assignment. A rubric is included at the bottom of this page.

Narration

After reviewing the module texts, “Shooting an Elephant,” by George Orwell and “Sixty-nine Cents,” by Gary Shteyngart, cite and comment on a minimum of FIVE (5) phrases, sentences or passages from either essay.

Illustration/Example

After reviewing the essays, “She’s Your Basic L.O.L. in N.A.D,” by Perri Klass, and “April & Paris,” by David Sedaris, cite and comment on a minimum of FIVE (5) phrases, sentences or passages from either essay.

Compare/Contrast

After reviewing the module texts, “Disability,” by Nancy Mairs, and “Friending, Ancient or Otherwise,” by Alex Wright, cite and comment on a minimum of FIVE (5) phrases, sentences or passages from either essay.

Cause and Effect

After reviewing the essays, “Cultural Baggage,” by Barbara Ehrenreich and “Women in Science,” by K.C. Cole, cite and comment on a minimum of FIVE (5) phrases, sentences or passages from either essay.

Argument

After reviewing the essays, “The Case Against Torture,” by Alisa Soloman, and “The Case for Torture,” by Michael Levin, cite and comment on a minimum of FIVE (5) phrases, sentences or passages from either essay.

Grading Rubric: Annotation Reading