Further research your assigned allusion in Chaim Potok’s Davita’s Harp. If you are having trouble finding information on your assigned topic, you may select one of the topics not chosen by the class. See the previous blog post for the sign-up.
In a one-page paper, answer this question:
How does your allusion enhance or illustrate a theme in the novel? In other words, how does your allusion help Potok convey an essential truth about life?
Organization by Paragraph
Paragraph 1: Begin your paper with an attention-getting quotation from Davita’s Harp. Then, link that quotation to the allusion you researched. End your introduction with a thesis statement, which is your answer to the question posed above.
Paragraph 2: The body paragraph of your paper should provide basic historical information about your allusion, as well as your specific ideas about why Potok chose to include this particular reference.
Paragraph 3: In your conclusion, link your allusion to a contemporary issue that also relates to the theme you’re discussing. How do Potok’s ideas endure today? This paragraph may only be one or two sentences. Short, snappy conclusions can really make a statement to your reader.
Research
You must use a minimum of three sources. Please use the EHS Online Databases to find at least two of these. You will hand in your sources along with your paper on Monday, September 14.
Grading
This assignment is meant to assess your existing research writing skills. You probably won’t know all the particulars about how to incorporate outside sources into your writing, but you should try your very best. Your grade will be based on the quality of your thesis statement, the quality of your sources, and the effort you make in completing the assignment.
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