How to Use This Blog

When commenting, MAKE SURE you sign your name at the end of your post. You are required to post on 2 of the 3 essays (though you should read all three). If you are one of the first people to post on an essay (or if no one else has yet answered the questions), you may answer one of the "Thinking Critically" questions for that essay. Otherwise, see the instructions. You may also -- and are encouraged to -- respond to your peers' comments and questions.

"Florida's Fire Ants Headed for Trouble," Dave Barry -- pg. 412

Use this post to discuss "Florida's Fire Ants Headed for Trouble" by Dave Barry. Those who come first can answer questions 1 or 2 under "Thinking Critically" on page 415. Otherwise, discuss the essay in terms of strengths and weaknesses. What does Barry do well? What questions does he raise? What techniques does he use that you could implement in your own writing?

"On Fire," Larry Brown -- pg. 407

Use this post to discuss "On Fire" by Larry Brown. Those who come first can answer questions 1, 2, or 3 under "Thinking Critically" on pg 410. Otherwise, discuss the essay in terms of strenghts and weaknesses. What does Brown do well? What questions does he raise? What techniques does he use that you can implement in your own writing?

"How to Fight a Duel," Adam Goodheart -- pg 403

Use this section to discuss "How to Fight a Duel" by Adam Goodheart. Those who come first can answer questions 1, 2, or 3 under "Thinking Critically" on pg 406. Otherwise, discuss the essay's strengths and weaknesses as you see them. What does Goodheart do well? What questions does he raise? What techniques can you take away from his essay for your own writing?