Theme #1: Animals as Pets

Essay #1 Assignment:

Some people consider their pets as members of their family. 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, 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:

T, March 6^th: Introductions, Diagnostic Essay

Th, March 8^th: “Then There Was You” (Roiphe)

T, March 13^th: [Diagnostic Essay Returned] “The Youth in Asia” (Sedaris), plan essay (2^nd hour of class) 

Th, March 15^th: 1^st part of “Pet-O-Philia” (Herzog), pp. 67-80 (top), write rough draft (2^nd hour of class)

Essay #1 Rough Draft Due: Th, March 15^th, 11:59pm by email

T, March 20^th: [Essay #1 Rough Draft Returned] 2^nd part of “Pet-O-Philia” (Herzog), pp. 80-95

Th, March 22^nd: “Travis the Menace” (Lee)   

Essay #1 Final Draft Due: Th, March 22^nd, 11:59pm by email

M, March 26^th: Last day to drop a course (you may be eligible for a tuition refund)

T, March 27^th: [Essay #1 Final Draft Returned] My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story

*Subject to Change