English

Reader Response 1 (Assignment)

Watch

(an excerpt from The Last Lecture).  You may want to take notes as you watch the video.

Next, write a one page (double-spaced) response or reaction to the video. The response needs to have either a clear thesis or a clear topic sentence that indicates the main focus of your response.  Include the title of the video and the name of the author in your response.  Once you have given the author’s full name you will need to refer to the author by last name.  Your response may be written in either first or third person.  Include specific evidence/examples from the video in your response. This response should have a four line MLA heading and a title. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Write in a style that clearly communicates meaning, builds credibility, and inspires belief or action