You are task woth writing a persuasive and well supported essay that develops one the following arguments into adequately complex thesis

You are tasked with writing a persuasive and well-supported essay that develops ONE of the following arguments into an adequately complex thesis:

• • • • George Orwell’s “Politics and the English Language” is / is not relevant today and should / should not change how you teach your English course. (If you choose this argument, be sure to refer to specific uses of English from contemporary life to back up your claims along with textual support from Orwell’s essay. Also, don’t forget to offer specific suggestions as to how/why your former teacher might more fully integrate/avoid Orwell in his/her/their class.)                                                          
      • David Foster Wallace means / does not mean something specific by the “Democratic Spirit” in “Authority and American Usage,” and you should / should not teach your own English course with such a spirit. (If you choose this argument, be sure to include specific examples of how your former teacher already is adopting a “Democratic Spirit” and/or specific suggestions as to how she/he/they might more fully adopt such a spirit.)

1. 1. On their own, these arguments are NOT adequately complex. You will need to develop one of these argumentative claims into a nuanced and cogent thesis that you then develop across a number of supporting paragraphs by quoting and citing specific passages that are relevant to the argument you are trying to make.
   2. In short, evidence is key—you will not be making your points convincingly if you rely on unsubstantiated assertions. Direct quotes and/or specific descriptions are necessary in each body paragraph. Be sure to clearly integrate the evidence you cite, letting readers know why you are introducing a particular quote in the specific place you have chosen.
   3. No matter which prompt you select, it will be essential to support your assertions with compelling quotes from the texts using MLA citations and with close readings/analysis of those quotes. 
   4. Assume that your former English instructor/teacher has never read the essay to which you will be referring in your letter. Do your best to provide him/her with all the information they will need to be in a position to be convinced by your claims even though s/he is unfamiliar with this work. Also, remember to be specific in your suggestions regarding how s/he should / should not change his/her course.
   5. All prose should be your original work, except for quotations and references to the passages being analyzed.
   6. The minimum word count for the Workshop One draft of this assignment is 750 words. When you submit the final draft, it will need to be at least 1,000 words long.