Summer Reading Assignment: English III Enriched 2017
Fences by August Wilson
First, read the play carefully. Then answer the question below with a five-paragraph essay (introduction, three body paragraphs, and
a conclusion). Use the outline below to help you organize your body paragraphs. At the bottom of the page, you will find some other
reminders to help you write a solid essay. This assignment is your first impression for English III. Make it dazzling! (Yes, this is due the
first day of school. You want a good grade, right?) Your essay should be typed. Please save a copy of your work to your computer or a
flash drive, and submit it to Turnitin.com. If you have any questions, you can e-mail Mrs. Maranto ([email protected])
or Mrs. Monroe ([email protected]).
Turnitin.com Information
Class ID: 15313141
Password: classof2019
Writing Prompt
Identify one of the themes in the play Fences by August Wilson and explain how the play illustrates the theme.
First, identify a theme of the play; then write a thesis statement that begins, “In August Wilson’s play Fences, ……..”
Here’s an example based on The Wonderful Wizard of OZ.
In Frank L. Baum’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of OZ, Dorothy realizes that home is not a place on a map; she learns that a feeling of
belonging defines one’s true home.
Outline for a Two-Chunk Paragraph
TS
CD1
CM
CM
CD2
CM
CM
CS
The topic sentence relates to the question, is detailed, and is commentary (not concrete detail).
The concrete detail should be a quotation, with a lead-in, from the text. Cite the page number and author’s last name in
parentheses.
Commentary should be a complete sentence that explains the importance, meaning, or significance of the CD.
The second commentary should be another complete sentence that explains the importance, meaning, or significance of the
CD.
The concrete detail should be a quotation, with a lead-in, from the text. Cite the page number and author’s last name in
parentheses.
Commentary should be a complete sentence that explains the importance, meaning, or significance of the CD.
The second commentary should be another complete sentence that explains the importance, meaning, or significance of the
CD.
The concluding sentence reminds the reader what the paragraph said. It is also commentary.
Hints & Reminders
1) Write in present tense. (i.e., Dorothy sleeps. The Cowardly Lion jumps.)
2) Contractions (e.g., can't, won't) are not acceptable in formal writing.
3) Use action verbs (e.g., runs, sings, flies, leaps).
4) Write in Jane Schaeffer format. Refer to the outline above.
5) Check your spelling and punctuation.
6) Read your essay out loud to yourself or someone else to make sure it is clear and easy to understand.
7) Double space your essay.
8) Type in Times New Roman or Arial (twelve-point).