ENGL001: English Composition I

In this practice exercise, read an article, either online or in print, that discusses a current event. Identify the author's claim, audience, purpose, and tone.

In three to five paragraphs, explain your reaction to the article. For example, you might consider the following questions:

• Do you agree with the author's claim?
• Do you think you are a member of the intended audience?
• Does the tone of the article seem appropriate to the intended audience and purpose?
• If not, what would you change to better accomplish the author's purpose?

After you complete this activity, identify the audience of your own argumentative essay. The topic is:

We encourage you to post your work to the course discussion forum so that your classmates can see your work. Also, take some time to comment on your classmates' posts.

You are not required to post your work to the forum, and this activity will not count towards your grade.