InstructionsBegin by watching these four TED videos( https://www.ted.com/talks/alix_generous_how_i_learned_to_communicate_my_inner_life_with_asperger_s . https://www.ted.com/talks/j_d_vance_america_s_forgotten_working_class .. https://www.ted.com/talks/emtithal_mahmoud_a_young_poet_tells_the_story_of_darfur …Think: Choose one of the videos to consider. Find the thesis statement, and determine if it is effective. Does it follow the guidelines for an effective thesis statement, which you read about in the Exploration section? Why or why not? How does the speaker use the thesis to reveal something about their identity and also to drive the story? What works to make the thesis effective?Think: After you have spent some time analyzing the video and brainstorming for your own essay, create a working thesis for your identity narrative essay. Use your analysis of the example thesis statement to help you create an effective working thesis of your own.Write: In your initial post, identify the thesis of one of the videos. Discuss the effectiveness of the thesis statement for that video using some of the questions outlined above. Finally, include your thesis statement for your identity narrative essay. Be sure your thesis is clear and specific.Post one original post, and reply to at least two of your classmates. In your peer responses, give specific feedback and suggestions to your peers regarding their working thesis statements. Point out at least one thing you think they have done well, and ask questions or give advice to help improve it further.Don’t forget that your initial posting is due by the date listed in the Course Schedule. Please post over several days. Points will be lost if you post on only one day of the module.See the Course Schedule and Course Rubrics sections in the Syllabus module for due dates and grading information. See the Grading and Evaluation section in the Syllabus module for general discussion expectations.Module 1 Discussion 2: Introductions and ConclusionsDiscussion TopicTask: Reply to this topicOverviewYour introduction is your first impression to your readers; your conclusion is your last impression. In both, it is important to engage your readers and be clear about your purpose for writing.In this discussion, you will examine introductions and conclusions to determine what makes them successful, and then apply those ideas to your own writing.InstructionsThink: Review the information in the Exploration of Identity Narrative section concerning introductions and conclusions. Consider what you find most important about writing an effective introduction and an effective conclusion. What strategies work best to engage a reader in the introduction? How do you effectively set the tone or introduce the topic? In a conclusion, what strategies work best to offer closure to the essay? How can you best synthesize the information in the essay and make connections?Write: Write the introduction paragraph and conclusion paragraph for your Module 1 Assignment 2: Identity Narrative essay. After each paragraph, reflect on the resources on introductions and conclusions provided in Module 1 and list the features you have included that make your introduction and conclusion strong and successful.Post your paragraphs and your reflections to the discussion board.Post one original post, and reply to at least two of your classmates. In your replies to your peers, give your peers specific feedback on their introductions and conclusions. Point out strengths. Ask questions and give pointers to help them improve their introductions and conclusions further. Refer specifically to the resources provided in this module.Don’t forget that your initial posting is due by the date listed in the Course Schedule. Please post over several days. Points will be lost if you post on only one day of the module.See the Course Schedule and Course Rubrics sections in the Syllabus module for due dates and grading information.
