Wednesday, January 18, 2012

In-Class Essay: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

To prepare yourself for writing a formal essay that involves research and citing sources, let's have a little fun with an impromptu in-class essay. So here's your assignment:


In 5 paragraphs, write an essay explaining why you think Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is so popular. Here's the challenge: I'm not asking what YOU think of Marcel the Shell; I'm asking you to analyze what made him such a hit with the general population. So for those of you who find the videos and picture book absolutely, mind-numbingly annoying, you're going to have to delve outside your comfort zone and force yourself to think hard.


Remember, in order to be counted as an essay, you must have the following things:
  • Intro
  • Thesis statement
  • body paragraphs (at least 3)
  • Conclusion that reminds your reader what your thesis was (i.e., not restating it word for word)

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