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 * __Rationale__:** A written response requires direct, rational thought to effectively respond to the question at hand. Also, one can verify the validity of one's own findings by reviewing the discoveries of classmates. This is also a useful tool for your instructor to assess your participation, engagement, and understanding. You will receive a participation score.


 * __Wiki writing Prompts & Due Dates__ (to be posted on** __your page__**) ((your page is located to the left, identified by block # and your initials - click on your page and then the edit tab in the upper right to post your entries)):**
 * 1) November 28th: Post your response to your chosen __1984__ anticipation guide statement. 600 words. Due 11/29 @ 11:59 pm.
 * 2) November 30th: Using your rhetorical precis practice as a guide, write a one paragraph (minimum) explanation of the **//speaker//** in //I Want a Wife//. Due 12/1 @ 11:59 pm.
 * 3) December 2nd: Explain the intended **//audience//** for the novel __1984__. Support your assertions with a minimum of 3 pieces of evidence. Due 12/4 @ 11:59 pm.
 * 4) December 8th: (2 paragraph minimum) Explain the **Message** Orwell is trying to convey within the novel. (Hint: it isn't about loving your government unconditionally). Use at least 2 examples from the text to support the point you are proving. Due 12/11 @ 11:59 pm.
 * 5) December 8th: (2 paragraph minimum) Explain the **Purpose** of the novel. If, after reading, Orwell KNEW you would stand up, the lightbulb would click on, and you would believe or do //something//, what is the something he wants you to do, think, believe, change, work toward, etc? Due 12/11 @ 11:59 pm.

Example: for the first post, your heading would look like this.
 * __Format__:** The Heading of your post will follow this format. (In **BOLD**) Date (XX.XX.201X). The Question or Prompt. Followed immediately by your response.
 * 11.28.2011.1984 Anticipation Statement Response.**
 * response begins*

For each new Topic/Prompt please separate with a row of dashes before the next Heading:


 * 11.30.2011. ETC**