Review issues from Paper 6 Work on Paper 7 4-19-16 Goals: Review issues from Paper 6 Work on Paper 7

THESIS

“show how readers can derive different meanings from the same text” No matter what causes the misinterpretation, perspectives of the same text will vary from reader to reader. Frost’s “The Road Not Taken,” Shakespeare’s “My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun,” and Sting’s “Every Breath You Take” all have different meanings when looked at from different perspectives. Context allows the reader to interpret a text in different ways because the reader can have their own interpretation of the context based off of their own understanding and personal emotions.

“show how readers can derive different meanings from the same text” Different strategies are often used, making the reader think about the real meaning the poet is trying to portray, which can result in creating multiple interpretations of the poem. Readers sometimes use different reading strategies, and those strategies can result in different readings. Different reading strategies can lead to different readings of the same text.

“show how readers can derive different meanings from the same text” Readers can derive different meanings from the same sentences or words depending on what the context is and what the reader knows about the context. Throughout these texts which have multiple meanings throughout the text or at the very end make the reader further question the real meaning behind the writing of the text. A reader can derive different meaning on the same text based on the author and how they present their text.

“show how readers can derive different meanings from the same text” Through the writings of Sting, Frost, and Shakespeare, one can see how various forms of writing can provide different meanings for the reader. People can misunderstand a text for many reasons but upon further inspection they are able to understand the true meaning the author was trying to convey. Individuals derive different meanings from the same text based on their own interpretation of an author’s writings.

“show how readers can derive different meanings from the same text” The hook – the opening line – should . . . grab (or engage) the reader’s attention. If I were to write “looking in to my past causes me to sigh” readers would derive different meanings from the same text and debate on what I really meant by “sigh”; thus being because the word “sigh” can represent sadness, regret, contentment, or even relief. Have you ever noticed that some of the world’s greatest issues are based on how people interpret a text? When an individual reads a work of writing, he or she is open to many different perceptions of the text. Anthony Hecht says, “Poetry operates by hints and dark suggestions. It is full of secrets and hidden formulae, like a witch’s brew.” Everybody has his own perception of the world. To be or not to be? In many poems there is a common miscommunication between author and reader. Sometimes differences can be hidden in texts that are waiting to be discovered.

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Contrast writing styles / Explain how author uses a device

Contrast writing styles / Explain how author uses a device

Contrast writing styles / Explain how author uses a device

Based on your knowledge of these stories, write tentative thesis statements for several of the highlighted topics.

Based on your knowledge of these stories, write tentative thesis statements for several of the highlighted topics.

THESIS Use the remaining class time to . . . Revise your existing thesis and/or paragraphs Do some invention for additional paragraphs Discuss with a classmate some ideas you might include in your paper THESIS Evaluate your two (or more) paragraphs in terms of CONTENT. To what extent will I probably say you use this content to “illustrate mastery of the subject”?

Schedule: Tu, 4/19 Bring tentative thesis & two paragraphs HW: Finish a draft (intro – body – conc) Th, 4/21 Work in class on draft HW: Finish complete draft Tu, 4/26 Bring complete draft to class HW: Revise & turn in paper (turnitin.com) Th, 4/28 Paper due no later than 1100 hrs on turnitin.com