Write 750-1000 words of an Op Ed supporting your position on which ending is most likely, based on Henry’s ecology.

1. Write 750-1000 words of an Op Ed supporting your position on which ending is most likely, based on Henry’s ecology.

2. You can use one of the following as an early draft position statement:

Option 1. In my opinion, considering Henry’s ecology, Henry most likely continued his life married to Della and raising a family. (Alice’s ending)

or

Option 2. In my opinion, considering Henry’s ecology, Henry most likely went back to prison and after being released, died an early death related to drugs. (The Press’ ending)

or

Option 3. In my opinion, considering Henry’s ecology, Henry most likely joined the military and became a decorated war hero. (Rudy’s ending)

Note: Structure the essay as you did the literary analysis essay (“Fish Cheeks” and “Woman Hollering Creek” essays) and the Issues and Controversies Essay (Essay 5). Use MLA format, apply multiple steps of the writing process including proofreading and editing,

Include:

An intro paragraph with a hook, a thesis statement, a statement identifying the title and author, and a forecasting statement
Three supporting paragraphs offering in each three reasons supporting your stance, using packaged support from the play. Cite the borrowed evidence using page numbers.
A counter argument and rebuttal
A concluding paragraph with a call to action.
A Works Cited Sheet with the citation for the play and any other resource you might have referred to in your essay. Valdez, Luis, and Jorge A. Huerta. Zoot Suit and Other Plays. 1992. Print.

All of the following outcomes should be applied to the final draft:

Employ the writing process in order to understand and complete the writing task
Write an essay that has a specific purpose, in response to specific writing prompts and course assignments
Write a multi-paragraph essay with specific details, examples, and illustrations to fulfill a purpose
Demonstrate critical engagement with outside sources (Using the play as evidence will fulfill this requirement)
Write in prose style characterized by clarity, complexity, and variety
Adhere to the conventions of standard written English in accord with MLA style

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