Essay #1 Assignment

Theme #1: Pets

Essay #1 Assignment:

Some people consider pets as part of their families. In “Then There Was You” by Anne Roiphe and “The Youth in Asia” by David Sedaris, both authors write about the bonds between humans and their pets. In your opinion, what level of respect and responsibility is required of people towards their pets? Did the Roiphe and Sedaris families treat their pets like family? Why or why not?

Use specific examples from Roiphe and Sedaris to support your position. You can also include examples from your personal life or from other readings.

Your final draft needs to be at least 600 words, in MLA format, with a “Works Cited” page.

Dates:

Th, September 8^th: Introductions, Diagnostic Essay

T, September 13^th:  [Diagnostic Essay Returned] “Then There Was You” (Roiphe)

Th, September 15^th: “The Youth in Asia” (Sedaris)

T, September 20^th: Essay #1 Rough Draft Due, 1^st part of “Pet-O-Philia” (Herzog), pp. 67-top of 80

Th, September 22^nd: 2^nd part of “Pet-O-Philia” (Herzog), bottom of p. 80 (“Can Pets Makes Us Happier and Healthier”)-end

T, September 27^th: [Essay #1 Rough Draft Returned] “Pony Party” (Grealy); Last day to officially withdraw from a course with a “W” grade

Th, September 29^th: No Class: Rosh Hashanah

T, October 4^th: Essay #1 Final Draft Due, “Travis the Menace” (Lee)

Th, October 6^th: “‘Project Nim’: A Chimp’s Very Human, Very Sad Life” (Fresh Air)

*Subject to Change