Writing

Formal Essay #2: Hopes and Dreams Essay

In a nutshell: Write a well-formed multiparagraph essay about the effect of hopes and dreams on a person's life using __The Old Man and the Sea__ and two other works from this unit (from different genres). (this can be modified to fit your needs) 

Excellent Transition Resource!

[|Rudy Quotes]

**//Write a well-formed essay about the short story that most effectively creates a mood of suspense or fear. //** **//Stories to choose from: //**
 * Formal Essay #1: Facing Fears Essay**
 * In a nutshell:**
 * **//"The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell" //**
 * "The Cask of Amontiallado" by Edgar Allan Poe
 * "The Birds" by Daphne DuMaurier
 * "The Red Headed League" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle


 * Click here for the specific directions for the assignment: [[file:Facing Fear Writing Assignment.doc]]**

Formatting Guidelines (we read this in class):