you will type an essay that responds to the ideas and claims in Brent Staples's "Just Walk On By

you will type an essay that responds to the ideas and claims in Brent Staples's "Just Walk On By."

Please follow the outline below in your essay:

Paragraph 1: Introduce the text, author, and where and when it was published. Then, describe the speaker, occasion, audience, and source of this text. You may organize this information in the best way you see fit.

Paragraph 2: Begin by stating the purpose(s) of the text. Then, in 3-4 more sentences, paraphrase the main ideas of the text in your own words. Please include an in-text citation after each paraphrased sentence. End paragraph 2 with your thesis statement.

Paragraph 3: Develop the first point of your thesis with at least one quote from the text to support your ideas. Be sure to respond to the text with your personal experiences and observations. Be as specific and detailed as possible.

Paragraph 4: Develop the second point of your thesis with at least one quote from the text to support your ideas. Be sure to respond to the text with your personal experiences and observations. Be as specific and detailed as possible.

Paragraph 5: Write your conclusion. If you have time, try to "move beyond" your thesis in some way. Consider thinking about this text in terms of agency, for example.