Your task is to write an essay in which you develop your understanding of the reading you have chosen.

The following guides are intended to help you focus your response. Before you start writing, read the Instructions in Booklet 1 carefully.

READING 1

If you have chosen to develop your understanding of Karpati's essay, indicate in your response what you believe his main point is. You must develop a thesis statement and demonstrate your understanding of Karpati's argument. There are several ways you can do this: you can agree or disagree with his ideas or his support for his ideas; you can evaluate the significance of his argument; or you can analyse and respond to how he has made his argument. Whichever option you choose, refer directly to Karpati's essay to demonstrate your understanding in a structured response. When you have completed your rough work, revise it for your final copy. Proofread and edit your final copy.

READING 2

Indicate what you think is one of Carrier's central ideas. Organize a response around a thesis statement that allows you to explore that central idea. By referring directly to the story, indicate how you have interpreted what Carrier is saying, or indicate what you think is the significance of the story. You might wish to comment on how Carrier's use of character, plot, and language help bring out the main ideas. Make sure that your response demonstrates to your reader that you fully understand the selection, and that your understanding is validated by the text. When you have completed your rough work, revise it for your final copy. Proofread and edit your final copy.

READING 3

If you choose “Finding a Nationality That Fits” to respond to, prepare a thesis statement which allows you to explore one of Vincent's central ideas. Organize supporting material (quotations from or references to the reading) for your response. Comment on what you consider to be the significance of what Vincent has to say. Does your own experience or observation parallel Vincent's? Demonstrate to your reader that you fully understand the selection; convince your reader that your understanding is validated by the text. When you have completed your rough work, revise it for your final copy. Proofread and edit your final copy.