Please note: There is no written assignment for this activity. I simply want you to be aware of what is involved. Your next written assignment will be a synthesis essay.
Topic: Assess the role that optimism plays in the lives of Jenny in “Circus in Town” and Chris Gardner in ” ‘Happyness’ for Sale.”
1. Please read the two pieces referred to above with the assigned topic in mind. Print, highlight and take notes.
2. Next, work through this very helpful handbook.
3. Look at these student samples and the marks they received based on the criteria. 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.