Problem
Read Mary Mebane's "The Back of the Bus" in The Norton Sampler and form some conclusions about the introduction of Mebane's essay. You will also write a paragraph describing your own experience in transportation and then respond to a peer's posted paragraph on his/her paragraph.
Part A:
a) After reading Mebane's story "The Back of the Bus" consider the introduction.
i. How does the author set historical context In the opening paragraphs? (cite specific example from the story).
ii. How does the author set emotional context In the opening paragraphs? (cite specific example from the story).
b) "Taking a Ride" Describe a ride you have taken on a bus, train, plane, boat, or other vehicle. Describe the vehicle. What did it look like? Were there other people travelling as well? Describe them..This should be at least one paragraph (5 - 7 sentences)
Part B: Provide feedback to a classmate's paragraph on "Taking a Ride".
a) Does it effectively describe the scene? Specifically, does the introduction provide a sense of place (where is the story set?)
b) What is the one thing you found most engaging (strongest in the writing)?
c) What is the one thing you would like to know more about or did not understand?